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Though many modern perceptions of historical events tend to get shrouded or distorted with the passing of time, the person of the jester has remained surprisingly intact.

Will Sommers, jester to King Henry VIII of England, had the most unusual but also the most taxing task at the court of his royal master.

Use these lesson ideas to teach students all about the letter J.

Alex Cross has become James Patterson's most famous character, but the author has many great stand alone books to choose from.

Looking for a weird Halloween costume idea? Find a really scary Halloween costume - little dead riding hood costume, evil jester costume, killer costume and many more.

Hamlet's soliloquy about his dearly departed court jester, Yorick, explores both a transformation in his own character and Renaissance ideas concerning death and dying.

Detailing the history of rock and roll, Don McLean's "American Pie" tells the story of Woodstock, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and the day the music died.

With a little persuasion, Portugal's most famous explorer was able to convince Spain's King Charles that he was the right explorer to get the spice-route-finding job done

Fighting a better armed opponent three times her size the underdog coast guard cutter Icarus fought and sank a German u-boat on the surface with no casualties.

The temptation to drive to the corner store for milk is strong as is goosing semi-retired SUVs along the freeways because gas is cheap. Consumers should think again.

Henry VIII lookalikes, jousting, sporting, falconry, hawking, live performances plus lectures and discussions by leading historians will be found at the British Library.

On Mardi Gras, thousands dress as their favorite characters. Others costume to lampoon politicians, celebrities and historical figures.

The New York Renaissance Faire brings a 16th Century European marketplace and entertainment to Hudson Valley weekends from August 2 - September 21, 2008.

Two children's books by James Thurber have his sophisticated kind of humor while giving the younger readers plenty to laugh at.

Vikings plunder America 600 years before Columbus' renowned exploration in 20th Century Fox's Pathfinder. Only a Viking can save the Native Americans from his kind.

Many pet owners buy dog costumes for Halloween, but some dogs refuse to wear a pet costume! Learn how to get a dog to wear a pet Halloween costume!

The Minnesota Renaissance Faire is part history and part fantasy. Stroll the lanes of a 16th century marketplace with royalty, knights and bawdy wenches.

Rigoletto an Italian opera by Giuseppe Verdi. Rigoletto plot summary, Rigoletto character list, and other opera information about Rigoletto. Links to other Verdi Operas.

Summer in Portugal brings many tourists and travelers. Several festivals and activities in the coastal Algarve region are recommended to enhance luxury vacations.

For a truly unique experience, step back in time at The Hatfield Banquet, which takes place in the fifteenth-century Great Hall of Hatfield House's Old Palace.

From sled dog races and festivals to beer festivities and meeting the Lieutenant Governor, Saskatchewan brings in the action.

Whether it's Winslow Schott, Winslow Schott, Jr, or Jack Nimball, when Toyman menaces Metropolis or Smallville, even the most harmless toy can become a deadly weapon.

A look at 2 different but equally unusual diaries to give as gifts this year. Packed with funny pictures and fascinating facts, there's one for him and one for her.

Dez Fafara and his California wrecking crew whip up a storm on the main stage!

Celebrated Canadian author reads from her dark, sharp, funny novel before appreciative Los Angeles audience

Gooseberries are a sweet delight in English cookery. They are easy plants to grow and once harvested can be used in a number of dishes including gooseberry fool.

The most popular stories of the middle ages today are the romances of knights and Kings. But these romances inspired another kind of literature which succeeded it.

A look at the free Korean MMORPG Fly For Fun, or Flyff.

The Herzog August Library in Wolfenbüttel has one of the largest collections of ancient books in the world and was called the 8th wonder of the world in the 16th century.

In the old days, family animals were working partners. Today their role is to unhesitatingly mesh with busy lifestyles, often leaving little room for their proper care.

Except for a short period of time in England, when the puritans banned Christmas as a pagan celebration, the Christmas Day feast has always been a part of Christian life.

The geisha's ever-evolving lifestyle has its roots in the 7th century and the image saturates Japanese life, literature and entertainment.

Castle life was sparse, cold in winter, and boring. To make the best of these conditions and ensure survival, almost everyone worked.

A look at how the great lords of the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries displayed their wealth and power, and controlled the people they ruled.

Mardi Gras beads, parades and king cake mark the start of Lent,but carnival celebrations have moved from New Orleans to Florida beach towns like Navarre Beach and Destin.

After a precarious start to the season, the Minnesota Renaissance Festival unites to feature top talent in a medieval tradition.

The Northern California Renaissance Faire recreates a medieval marketplace at Casa de Fruta in Hollister on weekends from September 6 to October 12, 2008.

With clocks, watches, and printed calendars, people could separate work- from playtime, which ensconced recreation as a vital component of modern life.

The Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan ranks among top nations for its peaceful life and ancient Buddhist culture preserved in traditional festivals, monasteries and temples.

The 2009 edition of the International Balloon Festival of St. Jean sur Richelieu floats into town Aug. 8 to 16. More than 100 colorful hot air balloons will be on site.

Most novels, even serious novels, can benefit by a touch of humor. Humor, however, is one of the most difficult elements to add and must be handled with care.

Thirty leading fiction writers have contributed original short stories and excerpts to this four book collection to raise money for the work of Oxfam.

A character study of Bottom the Weaver in Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream - an extrovert actor who blunders between the human and fairy worlds.

This is a unique collection of Halloween costume ideas, over 50 costumes for adults. Consider couples, Disney, group, movie character, superhero outfits for grown-ups.

In the four weekends leading up to Halloween, Legoland theme park gives kids a chance to trick-or-treat safely and holds festive Saturday Brick-or-Treat Party Nights.

Check out some new images from DreamWorks Animation's Bee Movie, starring Jerry Seinfeld and Renée Zellweger.

A visit to Country Squire Winery is like taking a trip to Scotland but without the jet lag.

Though William Shakespeare wrote Hamlet in Elizabethan times, Hamlet seems to appear as Orlando Bloom in the little Kentucky hamlet, Elizabethtown.

Looking for a Halloween costume idea for your cat or dog? Pet Halloween costumes are very popular and there's lots of cute, unique pet Halloween costumes out there!

The original Sleeping Beauty castle in Disneyland was so popular it was only natural to copy it in Disneyland Paris and Hong Kong Disneyland.