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Belloc, Hilaire

(Encyclopedia) Belloc, Hilaire (Joseph Hilaire Pierre Belloc)Belloc, Hilairebĕlˈŏk [key], 1870–1953, English author, b. France. He became a British subject in 1902, and from 1906 to 1910 was a…

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Fashion—What is Haute Couture?

What is Haute Couture? Uncovering the business of high fashion by David Johnson The term "haute couture" is French. Haute means "high" or "elegant." Couture literally means "…

The White House

Where the President Lives and Works Watch this video to learn facts about the famous landmark, the White House, in Washington, D.C. Choosing a City In the late 1700s, it was decided that our…

Giving Pledge Participants

The United States is home to roughly 40% of the world's billionaires. About 10% of America's richest citizens have committed to participate in the Giving Pledge and donate at least 50% of their…

La Trémoille, Georges de

(Encyclopedia) La Trémoille or La Trimouille, Georges deLa Trémoille or La Trimouille, Georges dezhôrzh də lä trāmoiˈyə or trēm&oomacr;ˈyə [key], c.1385–1446, favorite of King Charles VII of…

mansard roof

(Encyclopedia) CE5 Mansard roof mansard roofmansard roofmănˈsärd [key], type of roof, so named because it was frequently used by the French architect François Mansart. It was not devised by him…

Don Juan

(Encyclopedia) Don JuanDon Juandŏn wän, j&oomacr;ˈən, Span. dōn hwän [key], legendary profligate. He has a counterpart in the legends of many peoples, but the Spanish version of the great…

San Francisco Symphony

(Encyclopedia) San Francisco Symphony, orchestra founded 1911. It has performed at the Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall since 1980. Henry Hadley, the original music director, was followed by Alfred…