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Neusner, Jacob
(Encyclopedia) Neusner, Jacob, 1932–2016, American scholar and historian of Judaism, b. West Hartford, Conn, B.A. Harvard, 1953, M.A. Jewish Theological Seminary, 1960), Ph.D. Columbia, 1960.…Mistral, Gabriela
(Encyclopedia) Mistral, GabrielaMistral, Gabrielagäbrēāˈlä [key]Mistral, Gabriela mēsträlˈ [key], 1889–1957, Chilean poet whose original name was Lucila Godoy Alcayaga. She was a teacher in and…Dvořák, Antonín
(Encyclopedia) Dvořák, AntonínDvořák, Antonínänˈtônēn dvôrˈzhäk [key], 1841–1904, Czech composer. He studied at the Organ School, Prague (1857–59) and played viola in the National Theater Orchestra (…Caddo
(Encyclopedia) CaddoCaddokădˈō [key], Native North Americans whose language belongs to the Caddoan branch of the Hokan-Siouan linguistic stock (see Native American languages). These people gave their…Medal Standings by Sport
Looking for great features on the TURIN GAMES? See: 2006 TURIN WINTER GAMES. Choose a sport:Alpine Skiing Biathlon Bobsled Cross-Country Curling Figure Skating Freestyle Skiing…Steitz, Thomas Arthur
(Encyclopedia) Steitz, Thomas Arthur, 1940–2018, American biophysicist and biochemist, b. Milwaukee, Ph.D. Harvard, 1966. Steitz was a professor at Yale from 1970 and a researcher at the Howard…Irving, Sir Henry
(Encyclopedia) Irving, Sir Henry, 1838–1905, English actor and theatrical manager, originally named John Henry Brodribb. He made his debut in 1856 and achieved fame in 1871 with his portrayal of…Freud, Lucian Michael
(Encyclopedia) Freud, Lucian Michael 1922–2011, British painter, b. Berlin. A grandson of Sigmund Freud, he settled in England in 1933 and became a British subject in 1939. He is widely regarded as…2007 Academy Awards
The 2007 Academy Awards were presented February 24, 2008, at the Kodak Theatre. The winners of the Oscars are in bold. Best Picture Atonement…Walker, Madam C. J.
(Encyclopedia) Walker, Madam C. J., 1867–1919, African-American entrepeneur, b. Delta, La., as Sarah Breedlove. Thought to be America's first black female millionaire, this daughter of ex-slaves was…Trending
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