Illustrated biographical profile of Alabama native Willie Mays, baseball Hall of Famer.

Charles Barkley is featured in this biographical essay highlighting his Hall of Fame career as an NBA basketball player.

Biographical overview of the life and career of legendary sportscaster for the New York Yankees, Mel Allen.

Biographical profile makes note of the life and career of environmental literature author, William Bartram.

This article from Library of Congress' Performing Arts Encyclopedia gives an extensive explanation of the history of ragtime. Trace the development of the genre from the 1850s through the 1970s.

World War I brought turmoil to Chicago because of its large immigrant population, especially Germans. Read about how the war affected the politics and industry of Chicago both during and after the war.

This site contains a comprehensive study of triangle centers. Seems more for an advanced level. Provides a list of six links to 1114 centers.

A long and detailed overview of Advent, its meaning, and significance to the Catholic Church. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated...

This is a good source of information about the life and times of Carlo Goldoni. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.

This site gives a comparison of Italian Renaissance literary artists, including drama. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.

This brief encyclopedia entry gives an overview of Roberto Clemente's outstanding career in baseball as well as his humanitarian efforts in Latin America.

A very brief biography of Oprah Winfrey in this encyclopedia article. There is a link to her website.

This encyclopedia article is a brief biography of Dred Scott, the slave who sued for his freedom. His case went all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court, where he lost.

Encyclopedia entry describes the Black Panther Party: its beginnings, important leaders, and role in the African American communities of the 1960s and 1970s.

The Library of Congress provides background information on the origins of the popular folk tune, "Shenandoah."

Carl Lewis is featured in this brief biography highlighting his career and achievements as a gold medal winning track and field athlete.

Biographical sketch of Mia Hamm.

Biographical sketch of Mia Hamm.

The Battle of Pea Ridge hinged on which side had the best commanders. Find out who was involved in this battle for control of the Trans-Mississippi West and the results of the bitter fighting. Included are biographies and pictures of the...

Research analysis of the overall effects of 29 widely implemented models of comprehensive school reform, or CSR. Models include direct instruction, accelerated schools, montessori, and America's Choice programs.

An article by noted historian, Kinley Brauer, discusses the role of foreign policy for both the North and the South in the Civil War. An interesting, and often forgotten, aspect of the war.

Good summary of Frege's thought. Some sections are more technical, but the explanation of his philosophy of language and other sections are more readable.

Describes the recent movement known as "informal logic." Summarizes its brief history, provides several detailed examples, and explains its relationship to philosophy. Bibliography included.

As urban populations increased along with poverty in urban areas, charities began to offer help. Read about the Charity Organization Society that attempted to coordinate charitiable giving. Read about the evolution of the coordination of...