(Encyclopedia) culture, in anthropology, the integrated system of socially acquired values, beliefs, and rules of conduct which delimit the range of accepted behaviors in any given society. Cultural…
(Encyclopedia) tunnel, underground passage usually made without removing the overlying rock or soil. Although tunnels are approximately horizontal, they must be built with sufficient gradient for…
Timeline: Russian CulturePart III: The Golden Age by David Johnson 1756 1801 1852 1900 Next: Soviet Period 1756 Czarina Elizabeth allies Russia with France; cult of French Enlightenment (Francois…
(Encyclopedia) knight, in ancient and medieval history, a noble who did military service as a mounted warrior.
As the feudal system disintegrated, knight service was with growing frequency…
(Encyclopedia) Freemasonry, teachings and practices of the secret fraternal order officially known as the Free and Accepted Masons, or Ancient Free and Accepted Masons.
Because of its…
(Encyclopedia) linguistics, scientific study of language, covering the structure (morphology and syntax; see grammar), sounds (phonology), and meaning (semantics), as well as the history of the…
Noam Chomsky See also Women Educators and Scholars African-American Scholars and Educators Hispanic-American Leaders and Activists People in the NewsRecent Obituaries…
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The five classical positions in ballet
balletballetbălˈā, bălāˈ [key] [Ital. ballare=to dance], classic, formalized solo or ensemble dancing of a highly controlled, dramatic…
(Encyclopedia) Czech literature, literary works that constitute part of the Czech culture and, except for some early compositions written in liturgical languages, is in the Czech language.
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