(Encyclopedia) bluebell, common name for several plants belonging to completely different classes, particularly the bellflower and the Virginia cowslip, or Virginia bluebell, of the family…
Roman Republic and Roman Empire: RulersRoman RepublicCato the Elder, statesman (234–149 B.C.)Gracchi, (Tiberius Sempronius Graccus [d. 133B.C.] and Caius Sempronius Gracchus [d. 121 B.C.],…
Byzantium: EmperorsLeo I, Byzantine or East Roman emperor (457–74)Justin I, Byzantine emperor (518–27)Justinian I, Byzantine emperor (527–65)Theodora, Byzantine empress (527–48)Justin II, Byzantine…
NBA Playoffs, 2005EASTERN CONFERENCEFirst Round(Best of 7)Miami Heat defeated New Jersey Nets, 4 games to 0Detroit Pistons defeated Philadelphia 76ers, 4 games to 1Indiana Pacers defeated Boston…
From the pecking order of chickens to the size of children, groups have a way of lining up. Here, in order of importance, are some titles used in various organizations.U.S. Government (In Order of…
EASTERN CONFERENCEFirst Round(Best of 7)Detroit Pistons defeated Milwaukee Bucks, 4 games to 1Cleveland Cavaliers defeated Washington Wizards, 4 games to 2New Jersey Nets defeated Indiana Pacers, 4…
