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Brewer's: Anthia
The lady-love of Abrocomas in Xenophon's romance, called Ephesiaca. Shakespeare has borrowed from this Greek novel the leading incidents of his Romeo and Juliet , especially that of the…Brewer's: Anthroposophus
The nickname of Dr. Vaughan, rector of St. Bride's, in Bedfordshire. So called from his Anthroposophia Teomagica, to show the condition of man after death. Source: Dictionary of Phrase…Brewer's: Now-now
Old Anthony Now-now. An itinerant fiddler, meant for Anthony Munday, the dramatist who wrote City Pageants. (Chettle: Kindhart's Dream, 1592.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E.…Minority Oscar Winners in Major Acting Categories
In 2016, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences failed for a second consecutive year to nominate any African-American actors in the major acting categories, prompting director Spike Lee…U.S. Women's Rights Timeline: 1789-Present Day
Top of Page Source: Getty ImagesWomen's rights and women's suffrage have been contentious issues for centuries, with any movement toward equality and inclusivity being an uphill battle for many. Here…Presidential Dollar Coins
A dollar for every president by Shmuel Ross Washington's dollar coin, the first to be released Photo Credit: U.S. Mint Side view of the presidential dollar…Notable Decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court, 2006-2007 Term
Supreme Court Rules Against Considering Race to Integrate Schools: Bitterly divided court rules, 5-4, that programs in Seattle and Louisville, Ky., that tried to maintain diversity in schools by…Brewer's: Absolute
Ab′solute A Captain Absolute, a bold, despotic man, determined to have his own way. The character is in Sheridan's play called The Rivals. Sir Anthony AbsoluteA warm-hearted, testy,…Biographies: D - F
David DaleMarcus DalyThomas DanforthHerbert Joseph DavenportEdward DavyCharles Gates DawesGerard DebreuJohn DeereAmasa DelanoOscar de la RentaWarren de la RueMichael DellWilliam Edwards…The Congress of Women: A Talk
by Miss Kate Field Woman's Sphere from a Woman's StandpointWoman, the New Factor in EconomicsA Talk Miss Kate Field is a native of the United States. She was born in St. Louis. Mo. Her…