(Encyclopedia) Edward III, 1312–77, king of England (1327–77), son of Edward II and Isabella.
Edward's long reign saw many constitutional developments. Most important of these was the emergence of…
(Encyclopedia) CzartoryskiCzartoryskichärtôrĭsˈkē [key], Polish princely family. Although of ancient lineage, it rose to prominence only in the 17th cent., and in the 18th cent. during the reign of…
All About Dracula Facts, history, and legends by David Johnson Learn all about Dracula and vampires in our guide to the fact and fiction of the Transylvanian prince. From Prince to…
Is the final installment the best Harry Potter novel?
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Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards Best Picture Nominees (winner will be announced January 25, 1999):A Simple PlanElizabethGods and MonstersLife Is BeautifulOut of SightPleasantvilleSaving…
2011 Academy Awards | Oscar winners and nomineesThe 2011 Academy Awards were presented on February 26, 2012, at the Kodak Theatre. All of the nominees are listed below; the Oscar winners…
The 2012 Academy Awards were presented on February 24, 2013, at the Kodak Theatre. All of the nominees are listed below; the Oscar winners are in bold. Best Picture Amour…
(Encyclopedia) Ferdinand, 1721–92, Prussian field marshal, a prince of the house of Brunswick, known as Ferdinand, duke of Brunswick. He served King Frederick II of Prussia brilliantly in the Seven…
(Encyclopedia) Eric IX (Eric the Saint), d. 1160, king of Sweden. He led (1157?) a Christian crusade to Finland, where he left the bishop of Uppsala in charge of missionary work. While attending mass…
(Encyclopedia) JacmelJacmelzhäkˈmĕl [key], city (1989 est. pop. 217,000), S Haiti. About 25 mi (40 km) S of Port-au-Prince, Jacmel is an important port on the Caribbean Sea. The city was heavily…
