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Wedgwood, Josiah

(Encyclopedia) Wedgwood, Josiah, 1730–95, English potter, descendant of a family of Staffordshire potters and perhaps the greatest of all potters. At the age of nine he went to work at the plant…

Sihanouk, Norodom

(Encyclopedia) Sihanouk, NorodomSihanouk, Norodomnōrōdŭmˈ sĭhənŭkˈ [key], 1922–2012, king of Cambodia (1941–55, 1993–2004), b. Phnom Penh. Sihanouk was educated in Saigon (now Ho Chi Minh City) and…

State Department Notes on Romania

U.S. Department of State Background Note Index: Geography People History Government Political Conditions Economy Foreign Relations Defense U.S.-Romanian Relations GEOGRAPHYExtending inland…

Lebanon Timeline

by David Johnson and Beth Rowen   1920 1940s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s Most Recent Entry 1920 France, granted the mandate for Lebanon and…

Lebanon Timeline

by David Johnson and Beth Rowen   1920 1940s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s Most Recent Entry 1920 France, granted the mandate for Lebanon and…

Lebanon Timeline

by David Johnson and Beth Rowen   1920 1940s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s Most Recent Entry 1920 France, granted the mandate for Lebanon and…

Reaction to Sept. 2001 Tragedy

Reaction to Terrorist Attack of Sept. 11, 2001   U.S. Leaders and OfficialsGeorge W. Bush President of the United States "Terrorist attacks can shake the foundations of our biggest buildings…

Classical Mythology: Clash of the Titans

Clash of the TitansClassical MythologyTales Of The TitanicA Titanic StruggleClash of the Titans Not all the Titans chose to fight against the children of Cronus. In fact, of the 12 original Titans,…

Endless Summer Blockbusters

Get ready for the onslaught of endless summer movies with this quick guide to what's coming out and when. Look for the box of popcorn icon next to movies that are kid friendly. By Jennie Wood…