(Encyclopedia) Gower, JohnGower, Johngouˈər, gôr [key], 1330?–1408, English poet. He was the best-known contemporary and friend of Chaucer, who addressed him as “Moral Gower,” at the end of Troilus…
Wives and Children of the Presidents
This table displays data about the spouses of U.S. Presidents, including the years of birth, death, and marriage, as well as the gender and number of children…
(Encyclopedia) ÆthelbertÆthelbertĕˈthəlbərt, ă– [key], d. 616, king of Kent (560?–616). Although defeated by the West Saxons in 568, he became the strongest ruler in England S of the Humber River.…
CLARDY, John Daniel, a Representative from Kentucky; born in Smith County, Tenn., August 30, 1828; moved with his parents to Christian County, Ky., in 1831; attended the county schools, and…
The tangled origins of the October 31 holiday by Shmuel Ross Related Links Halloween GuideHalloween Traditions New! Halloween by the NumbersHalloween Hangman New…
Pagan festivals, Christian saints, Chaucer's love birds, and the Greeting Card Association of America by Borgna Brunner Roman Roots The history of Valentine's Day is obscure, and…
The start of the Christmas season
by Holly Hartman Want to know what day Advent begins next year? Use the perpetual calendar. The Advent wreath is a symbol of ongoing life…
REDMOND, William Thomas, a Representative from New Mexico; born in Chicago, Ill., January 28, 1955; attended Gage Park High School; B.A., 1979, Lincoln Christian College in Illinois; M.Div.,…
JOHNSON, John Telemachus, (brother of James Johnson and Richard Mentor Johnson and uncle of Robert Ward Johnson), a Representative from Kentucky; born at Great Crossings, Scott County, Ky.,…
McKENZIE, James Andrew, (uncle of John McKenzie Moss), a Representative from Kentucky; born in Bennettstown, Christian County, Ky., August 1, 1840; attended the common schools of Christian…
