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Benjamin Alden BIDLACK, Congress, PA (1804-1849)

BIDLACK, Benjamin Alden, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Paris, Oneida County, N.Y., September 8, 1804; moved to Wilkes-Barre, Pa.; attended the public schools; was graduated from…

David Spangler KAUFMAN, Congress, TX (1813-1851)

KAUFMAN, David Spangler, a Representative from Texas; born in Boiling Springs, Cumberland County, Pa., December 18, 1813; pursued classical studies and was graduated from Princeton College in…

Selected Educators and Scholars

Noam Chomsky See also Women Educators and Scholars African-American Scholars and Educators Hispanic-American Leaders and Activists People in the NewsRecent Obituaries…

State Department Notes on Sao Tome and Principe

U.S. Department of State Background Note Index: Geography People History Government Political Conditions Economy Foreign Relations U.S.-Sao Tomean Relations GEOGRAPHYThe islands of Sao Tome…

Territories, Colonies, and Dependencies

Source: The World Factbook, 2005 The following is a list of dependencies—territories under the jurisdiction of another country. Under Australian Jurisdiction (6) Ashmore and Cartier Islands…

Notable Explorers

Notable Explorers Christopher Columbus See also Columbus and Other Explorers Notable Women Adventurers People in the NewsRecent Obituaries Related Links Quiz: Explorers Quiz:…

Notable Explorers

Christopher Columbus See also Columbus and Other Explorers Notable Women Adventurers People in the News Recent Obituaries Related Links Quiz: Explorers Quiz: Women Adventurers…

Oscar Minority Winners

In 2016, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences failed for a second consecutive year to nominate any African-American actors in the major acting categories, prompting director Spike Lee and…

Midseason TV

Back to Basics The old-timers, once again, make for the best television. Law & Order, network television's longest-running drama, continues to boast intelligent scripts, compelling…

Fair Verona

The Question: The story of Romeo and Juliet happened in Verona. Is there any place or thing in Verona, in connection to the play, that I could go see…