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Hellenistic civilization

(Encyclopedia) Hellenistic civilization. The conquests of Alexander the Great spread Hellenism immediately over the Middle East and far into Asia. After his death in 323 b.c., the influence of Greek…

The Disappearance of García Lorca

Director:Marcos ZurinagaWriters:Marcos Zurinaga, Juan Antonio Ramos and Neil CohenDirector of Photography:Juan Ruiz AnchiaEditor:Carole KravetzProduction Designer:Gil ParondoProducer:Marcos…

Ocean's Eleven

Director:Steven SoderberghWriter:Ted GriffinWarner Bros.; PG-13; 110 minutesRelease:12/01Cast:George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Matt Damon, Andy Garcia Fueled by star power, suavity,…

Margaret C. Meg, Whitman Biography

Margaret C. “Meg,” Whitmanbusiness executiveBorn: 1957Birthplace: New York She grew up in Cold Spring Harbor, Long Island, N.Y. When Whitman entered Princeton University, she planned a…

David Bowie Biography

David Bowie(David Robert Jones)musician, actorBorn: 1/8/1947Birthplace: London, England This multi-faceted performer is so versatile he even has eyes that are two different colors. Though…

Thomas Lathrop BUNTING, Congress, NY (1844-1898)

BUNTING Thomas Lathrop , a Representative from New York; born in Eden, Erie County, N.Y., April 24, 1844; was educated in the common schools and the Griffith Institute, Springville, N.Y.; taught…

Blow Dry

Director: Paddy Breathnach Writer: Simon Beaufoy Miramax; R: 90 minutes Release: 3/01 Cast: Alan Rickman, Natasha Richardson, Rachel Griffiths The Full Monty inspired a…

Collateral Damage

Director:Andrew DavisWriters:Andrew Davis and Peter GriffithsWarner Bros.; R; 110 minutesRelease:2/02Cast:Arnold Schwarzenegger Collateral Damage isn't any less responsible than any other…

Travis Biography

Travisrock band Glaswegian rock quartet Travis gained popularity as part of the late '90s “back-to-basics” movement in British pop triggered by rival Oasis' dominance of record charts…