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Who is the real hero of Homer's Iliad? Most would automatically say Achilles, but it is Hector who possesses the heart of gold.

A brief biography of the life, career and works of Hector Berlioz - a major figure in the 19th century music Romantic movement and peer to Liszt and Wagner.

Benvenuto Cellini, a French three-act opera by Hector Berlioz: opera plot synopsis, character description, and other Berlioz opera information.

A lost cemetery. Exposed gravesites. A search for answers. These plot devises form the building blocks for a monument honoring Black settlers in Nebraska's Sandhills.

An urban legend circulating for years states that Chef Boyardee was not a real person.

SSH (Secure Shell) is a useful means by which users can access remote computers and run commands, and if a SSH Key is used then the user doesn't even need a password.

From daydreams to nightmares, the vision of the beloved pervades all aspects of the protagonist's consciousness in Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique.

Arthur was not just handed the kingdom. The odds were against him to become king however he did not give up and became a man of legend.

From earliest times, Sault Ste Marie's position at the heart of the Great Lakes has made the settlement important to trade.

Hector Berlioz paved the way for opera composers and contemporary film composers to associate melodic fragments with the narrative development of characters.

Rich Franklin looks to get a shot at the UFC Middleweight title, but must first go through Yushin Okami. Light Heavyweight Fighter, Forrest Griffin also makes a return.

Akaroa NZ started life as a French settlement but the lush green hills and lowering clouds make it look more like a loch area in the Scottish Highlands. Tourist heaven!

While saving a crumbling castle on a 40,000 acre estate in Scotland may not sound like the makings of a hit show, Monarch of the Glen immediately found a wide following.

Nacho Vigalondo's feature length debut plays with the conventions of the time travel genre with a smart and occasionally scary thriller.

Homer does not describe or name the active living human body as a whole, unified entity. His description is of a fragmented body and various powers of motivation.

Looking for a dragon gift or faerie pictures to share with the fantasy lover in your family? Check out this mythology pop up book, faerie lore guide, and dragon story.

Using razzle dazzle effects based on motion sensitive technology, director Robert Lepage enlivens Berlioz's dramatic legend at the Met on Nov. 10, 2008.

Nothing misty about these Scottish lads with a penchant for original music, colorful lyrics and a slightly absurd taste. Bagpipe free and loaded with good spirit!

Jared Hess' weird stew of absurdity, surrealism, unexplained folly and parades of weirdos is uniquely subculture.

The South African natural landscape is as compelling as the journey through the places shaping the country's transformation from apartheid to a multicultural democracy.

Tony Shaloub talks about Adrian Monk and ending the USA comedy series about the obsessive compulsive detective and the conclusion of the show.

The USA Network series Monk, is drawing to a close during the eighth season. Lead actor Tony Shaloub talks about Adrian Monk and saying goodbye to the OCD detective.

Spike Lee too often lets his Clint Eastwood grudge get the better of him in a war film with several powerhouse set-pieces and no shortage of grand, if messy, ambitions.

In late1569 the Earls of Northumberland and Westmorland rebelled against the Protestant religion. It was a short-lived affair, doomed to failure. They fled to Liddesdale.

South Africa is a world of unexpected pleasures of fabulous food and fine wines in extraordinary settings, all amidst lush winelands overlooking pristine beaches.

Amir Khan has clearly modified his approach following his relocation to Los Angeles under the tutelage of Freddie Roach.

Monarch of the Glen is the tale of the MacDonald family of Glenbogle. Set in the Scottish Highlands, this BBC drama had a devoted following for seven series.

Although Archie MacDonald has dealt with tragedy and loss, he continues with his plans to make Glenbogle a profitable Scottish estate in "Monarch of the Glen Series 4".

After seven series, 'Monarch of the Glen' comes to an end. Paul must find a way to save Glenbogle while dealing with Iona, the quiet but feisty local shepherdess.

A summary of the play Troilus and Cressida, considered to be one of Shakespeare's "problem plays." It is not exactly a tragedy and not exactly a comedy either.

The William Cornelius Vocational Training Centre is run by the Pentacostal Assemblies of Canada, and aims to help relieve poverty in Guatemala through higher education.

My Thomas Story Library is a series of five minute stories for young children featuring Thomas the Tank Engine and other engines and friends from the Island of Sodor.

Manager Hector Lopez hopes to lead Panama to their first ever World Baseball Classic victory but faces a stiff challenge in the 2009 edition.

Bristol-based Aardman Animation gets 4 nominations at this year's British Animation Awards. The awards ceremony will be held March 13th.

Greek heroes were a fascinating lot. Here are a few of the more important ones.

A brief look at the life and career of Franz Liszt, the Hungarian pianist and composer who, later in life, took holy orders in the Roman Catholic Church.

A brief look at the residences, permanent or temporary, of three of the great composers who traveled to Britain at one time.

The highly decorative art nouveau style has had a major influence on art and much of it exists today. Learn more about what it is, its origins and where to see it.

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.

With only 110 Maui's dolphins remaining in the wild, supporters fear they will soon vanish altogether. Learn about this unique marine mammal and what you can do to help

A brief look at Czech composers as seen through the eyes of concert pianist Rudolf Firkusny.

2007 Grammy winners, The Soweto Gospel Choir reflects the hopes and dreams of the people of Soweto, South Africa, who will embrace you with warmth when you visit them.

The Society is an American military, patriotic, beneficent, social and non-political organization formed by the commissioned officers of the Continental Army.

Although Survivor Series is one of the most popular WWE pay-per-views, it has not been without its strange, goofy and embarrassing moments. Here are a few of them.

Tony Shaloub stars as Monk, the brilliant obsessive-complusive detective on USA Cable Network. Series season seven resumes on Friday, January 9, 2009.

Monk. the quirky comedy about an obsessive compulsive detective, starring Tony Shaloub, celebrates 100 episodes of comedy along on USA Cable Television on Friday nights.

Forget the silver bling you see in the shops of Cancun. The most beautiful Mexican silver jewelry is vintage and stylishly modern. First of a Series.

Hayden? Henry? Heath? Holden? Here are some common, classic, and unusual names that start with the letter H.

Heartbreak House is a pessimistic symbolic depiction of a larger society called England at the outset of the First World War.

Based on the award-winning play of the same name, The History Boys by Alan Bennett is an eloquent but rollicking adolescent gem of a gay interest film now brought to DVD.