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Scilly Islands

(Encyclopedia) Scilly IslandsScilly Islandssĭlˈē [key], officially Isles of Scilly, archipelago and unitary authority (2001 pop. 2,153), encompassing more than 150 isles and rocky islets, off…

Arras, Treaty of

(Encyclopedia) Arras, Treaty of. 1 Treaty of 1435, between King Charles VII of France and Duke Philip the Good of Burgundy. Through it, France and Burgundy became reconciled. Philip deserted his…

Alice Mary ROBERTSON, Congress, OK (1854-1931)

ROBERTSON Alice Mary , a Representative from Oklahoma; born at Tullahassee Mission, Creek Nation, Indian Territory (now Tullahassee, Okla.), January 2, 1854; self-taught in early life under the…

Mary Poppins <span class="date" >(1964)</span>

Director: Robert StevensonCast: Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke This tale of the beloved “nearly perfect nanny” blends charming animation, heel-kicking dance numbers and a whimsical score for…