Articles related to "Ely"

He was both an Indian and a white man. A Seneca Chief and a Union Colonel. The first Native American to be Commissioner of Indian Affairs. This is Ely Parker.

Ezra Stiles Ely was an influential Presbyterian clergyman who wanted to merge church and state to ensure that the nation was ruled by orthodox christians.

Two famous medieval institutions almost within sight of each other in eastern England are celebrating their 900th and 800th anniversaries this year.

If you leave Las Vegas heading north, or leave Reno heading east, in both cases, you'll eventually get to Ely. This rural town is still a major refueling and rest stop.

Hereward the Wake lead the last major English Resistance to William the Conqueror. His later life and death are a matter of speculation.

Well over 13,000 feet, Wheeler Peak stands as a sentinel over the grand Nevada basin; a central figure at a national park that also includes Lehman Caves.

The last day of October is well known as Halloween or All Hallows Eve and provides a good excuse to party. But what other ideas are there for themed events in this month?

Hereward the Wake was the leader of the last organized Saxon resistance to William the Conqueror.

Denver Nuggets, Allen Iverson, Derek Fisher, Utah Jazz, Steve Nash, Miami Heat, and Pat Riley updates. The latest news and updates for the NBA as of February 14, 2007.

Hatton Garden is full of surprises; London's jewellery quarter, a bishop's palace, and some of the finest Victorian buildings in the city.

Body Clutter comes as a highly recommended weight loss book. It has made a positive change for many women hoping to lose weight and befriend themselves.

The International Wolf Center provides a unique way to mix wintersport—dogsledding and snowshoeing—with the study of wolf ecology.

With the trade deadline a approaching, the NBA trade rumors are swirling faster than ever. Jamaal Magloire and Chris Webber are among those rumored to be traded.

Summer festivals are fun, but winter festivals are something special. Here's where to find winter festivities in the Twin Cities metro area and in outstate Minnesota.

Gary Pomerantz's new book, The Devil's Tickets, is a story of the rise of bridge in the United States during the Depression and a marriage ending in murder.

The Civil War resulted in internal strife among the Five Civilized Tribes and as they sought to rebuild, they were once more challenged by the post-war United States.

England's best cathedrals include Westminster Cathedral and St Paul's in London, Ely, Durham, Canterbury, York, Salisbury, Winchester, Peterborough, and Liverpool.

Several immune system herbs boost the body's ability to fight the common cold, flu (including H1N1, or swine flu), and benefit overall health.

A concise overview of the civil wars that continued to plague England in the 13th century following the death of Simon de Montfort at the Battle of Evesham.

Native American citizenship has been a long struggle, both politically and culturally.

From a world-class museum about bears to the largest open-pit iron mine in the world, these Northeastern Minnesota cities offer a vacation kaleidoscope of things to do

It was generally held there was no genuine labor movement outside of the consensus politics of Jacksonian Democrats. Edward Pressen challenges that generally held view.

The New York City subway system runs 229 miles of routes through 468 stations, but it began with just a shovel full of dirt.

The medieval period was the golden age of cathedral building. The sixth to fifteenth centuries saw the creation of some of the finest cathedrals ever built.

London is full of historic old pubs where you can enjoy your beer in fine surroundings. Here are some of the best.

Hampton Roads has been the site of everything from the country's first English settlement to the building of nuclear powered ships to space flight training and research.

Proposals to build the largest on-shore windfarm in Europe were rejected yesterday, dealing a blow to a government committed to meeting half of electricity needs by 2050.

One of the most renewable energy rich countries in Europe, Scotland must overcome environmental, social and political obstacles before it can claim to be truly green.

Nevada has been hit hard by the country's economic slowdown. One possible source of more income could come from increasing and taxing the number of brothels.

Tickets are now available to take grandchildren on the train based on the book and movie from Williams, Arizona to the North Pole for winter 2009-2010..

Plastic surgery gone wrong again for a celebrity family member. How common are severe complications in plastic surgery?

These towns are a perfect combination of coast and sea with activities for all members of the family. There is a wide range of holiday homes for rental available.

February 3rd, 2009 Marks the 50th Anniversary of the tragic loss of Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and J.P. "the Big Bopper" Richardson, in a 1959 plane crash in Iowa.

There are plenty of destinations across America, where wild animals still roam and up-close encounters can (safely) happen.

Maryland's unique colonization by the Calverts began when The Ark and The Dove unloaded cargo and settlers in 1634.

Writer's block is a natural part of any scribbler's life - and can be one of the most discouraging aspects of being a writer!

A short distance from London is the scene of one of the most remarkable battles in English history which shows that being a gentleman doesn't always pay.

Frommer's Best Day Trips from London is a guide to days out by train, bus or car to places like York, Bath, Windsor, Oxford, Cambridge, Stonehenge, Stratford and more.

Hatfield House was the childhood home of Queen Elizabeth I and home to the Cecil family.

Nevada is home to ghost towns, sagebrush and ancient history. From prehistoric man to modern times, Nevada's history is captured by historical markers.

A brief look at the life and career of the piano virtuoso Louis Moreau Gottschalk, who was one of the leading pianists of his time.

From the Miami Heat to the Charlotte Bobcats, NBA teams in the Southeast Division have a few months to get things in order for the 2007-2008 NBA season.

The flowering cherry tree comes in many varieties. Most offer a sumptuous display of cherry blossom in spring. Some also have ornamental bark, or bright autumn foliage.

Exposure to chickenpox during pregnancy can cause serious problems for infants of non-immune mothers. Serologic tests for immunity can allay many fears.

Rockhounds don't have to limit themselves to pay-to-dig mines. There are plenty of rock collecting areas that aren't commercially owned.

The home of golf is St Andrews in the Scottish Kingdom of Fife. The Coastal area of Fife provides the ideal conditions for Links Golf for golfers from around the world.

Water pollution harms more than the environment, it also has severe effects on human health.

Dr. Ann Blake Tracy makes a case that SSRI medications don't work the way doctors believe and may be responsible for some of the most horrific crimes of the last decade.

A new wildlife reserve is being developed in eastern England that involves the reversal of hundreds of years of history with the flooding of fertile reclaimed farmland.

Vital to muscle function, the nutritional supplement Coenzyme Q10 is relatively unknown to the general public. Here are the facts about this important compound.