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Lepanto, battle of

(Encyclopedia) Lepanto, battle ofLepanto, battle oflĭpănˈtō [key], Oct. 7, 1571, naval battle between the Christians and Ottomans fought in the strait between the gulfs of Pátrai and Corinth, off…

Bengaluru

(Encyclopedia) Bengaluru Bengaluru bĕng-gäˌl&oomacr;r&oomacr;ˈ [key], formerly Bangalore…

Black Civil Rights Leaders

Notable Civil Rights Leaders       The Little Rock Nine pictured with Daisy Bates, the president of the Arkansas NAACP. Browse more African-American biographies by category: A-Z List Government…

Judaism Primer

Holidays, history, beliefs, culture, and more Learn everything you need to know about Judaism, including information about the religion, Jewish history, scholars, and holidays. compiled by Amanda…

imam

(Encyclopedia) imamimamĭmämˈ [key] [Arab.,=leader], in Islam, a recognized leader or a religious teacher. Among the Sunni the term refers to the leader in the Friday prayer at the mosque; any pious…

Black Scientists and Inventors

Notable African-American Scientists and Inventors       Benjamin Banneker Browse more African-American biographies by category: A-Z List Government Officials Civil Rights…

Basketball: History, Stats & Facts

2008 NBA Playoffs  New! Top Grossing NBA Teams, 2008  New! Basketball in America: A History College Basketball NCAA Champions Men's NCAA…

Calendar

2018 Calendar 2017 Calendar 2016 Calendar 2015 Calendar 2014 Calendar 2013 Calendar Leap Year Explained Perpetual Calendar Seasons Seasons for the Northern Hemisphere, 2017 Seasons for…