What's the Symbolism of the Irish Flag? History and symbolism of the Irish tricolour by Borgna Brunner Rarely has a flag possessed such lasting relevance as that of the "Tricolour," the…
In the Company of St. Patrick
Ten major Irish saints by Ann-Marie Imbornoni St. Patrick Did you know? Although St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland—and certainly no…
The Cooper's Hill Cheese Roll The power of cheese by Holly Hartman The phrase "extreme sports" does not usually bring to mind a mob chasing a wheel of cheese down a hill. But the annual…
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(Encyclopedia) IllyriaIllyriaĭlĭrˈēə [key] and IllyricumIllyricumĭlĭrˈĭkəm [key], ancient region of the Balkan Peninsula. In prehistoric times a group of tribes speaking dialects of an Indo-European…
(Encyclopedia) Strafford, Thomas Wentworth, 1st earl of, 1593–1641, English statesman. Regularly elected to Parliament from 1614 on, he became one of the critics of George Villiers, 1st duke of…
South Carolina State Facts
Entered Union: May 23, 1788 (8th State)Present constitution adopted: 1895
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State abbreviation/Postal code: S.C./SCNickname: Palmetto StateOrigin of name: In…
The 41st Annual Grammy Awards were presented at Los Angeles' Shrine Auditorium on February 24, 1999.Record:“My Heart Will Go On,” Celine Dion Album:The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, Lauryn Hill (…
New First Pets Spot, Ernie, and India go to Washington by Holly Hartman Socks on the podium in the White House briefing room. The former First Cat belongs to Chelsea Clinton—Bill and…
The month of fasting by Holly Hartman For more on Islamic history and culture, see the Islam Primer. For more than a billion Muslims, Ramadan is a time of prayer, fasting, and charity.…
