Biographies of U.S. representatives and senators from Illinois
Member Name Birth-Death ADAIR, Jackson Leroy 1887-1956 ADAMS, George Everett 1840-1917 ADKINS, Charles 1863-1941…
WorldInsurgents Continue Series of Attacks (May 1): At least 35 Iraqis die in bombings in Mosul and Baghdad. Insurgent attacks have intensified since formation of new government in late April. (May…
(Encyclopedia) Henry V, 1387–1422, king of England (1413–22), son and successor of Henry IV.
Henry abandoned his early recklessness (celebrated and probably exaggerated by Shakespeare) and ruled…
(Encyclopedia) antiparticle, elementary particle corresponding to an ordinary particle such as the proton, neutron, or electron, but having the opposite electrical charge and magnetic moment. Every…
(Encyclopedia) calligraphycalligraphykəlĭgˈrəfē [key] [Gr.,=beautiful writing], skilled penmanship practiced as a fine art. See also inscription; paleography.
The art of calligraphy is also…
Get ready for the onslaught of summer movies with this guide. Look for the box of popcorn icon next to movies that are kid friendly.
By Jennie Wood Related Links Fandango Official…
Brazil hosts soccer's biggest event for the second time Related Links World Cup Through the Years World Cup Winners All-Time World Cup LeadersAll-Time World Cup Ranking TableThe…
(Encyclopedia) progressivism, in U.S. history, a broadly based reform movement that reached its height early in the 20th cent. In the decades following the Civil War rapid industrialization…
(Encyclopedia) transportation, conveyance of goods and people over land, across water, and through the air. See also commerce.
The first practical attempts at air transportation began with the…
