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In Name Only was one of the last films Lombard made before her tragic death. Audiences rarely saw her serious side - this shows what a great actress she really was.

In an uncharacteristic comedic turn, the Master of Suspense brings us romantic fluff for our cinematic sweet tooth with Mr. and Mrs. Smith.

Henri Toivonen's name is revered by rally fans the world over. His brief but brilliant career assured his place in rallying history.

Giants must slow Packers quarterback Brett Favre, Green Bay's defensive front but also face the challenge of playing in frigid conditions in NFC Championship contest.

Saint Boniface was a man who brought a great expansion of the Catholic faith, and here is a political and modern evaluation of his life.

The Papacy and the Empire both attempted to lead Christendom in the Middle Ages, to varying degrees of success. They existed in competition throughout the period.

La Battaglia di Legnano, an Italian lyric tragedy by Giuseppe Verdi: opera plot summary, character list, and other Verdi opera information.

Founded in 1893, Alpha Xi Delta became the first women's fraternity founded at Lombard College in Galesburg, Illinois.

Headlined by Chris O'Donnell and LL Cool J, NCIS: LA follows the original show to focus CBS Tuesday prime time on drama in contrast with other networks' reality shows.

G3 Apple Laptops can all look pretty similar. But are they?

Charlemagne was King of the Franks and Christian Emperor of the West. He did much to define shape and character of medieval Europe.

Want an unusual baby name that sounds cool, has class and won't be the same as that of dozens of other children? Using surnames as first names is one route to take.

See landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge and the infamous Alcatraz Island. Shop and dine at Pier 39. Ride the cable cars downtown, and holler just for the fun of it!

Most were not famous at the time, but history would remember these actors, directors and producers more for what they would accomplish later than for the War.

California is notorious for being expensive. Save money when visiting San Francisco with these five free activities.

This energetic business hub is still tourist friendly: think splendid architecture, incomparable art, world-class opera, fabulous food, and shopping to-die-for.

The history of trade in England is fascinating. Readers will learn, in brief, how trade evolved from the time of the Normans over the following 400 years.

With careful planning and some budgeting it's possible to get on every ride in both Universal Orlando Resort theme parks during a daily visit.

From St. Benedict who founded his monastic rule to Desiderius who rebuilt with artistic and literary foresight, Monte Cassino itself has been a symbol of Catholic values.

The arrest and trial of the Templars destroyed the first military religious order. But they lived on in legends of divine retribution.

When the early settlers discovered wheat flourished, the town of Bethlehem came into being -- the name being derived from 'Beit Lechem', Hebrew for 'house of bread'.

The adventures of Blake and Mortimer are finally available again in English in a new series of graphic novels from Cinebook Publishing.

Centered around Constantinople, the Eastern Empire evolved into the Byzantine Empire, preserving Roman culture, law, and Christian institutions.

When the Roman Empire dissolved into Eastern and Western entities, the East became the Byzantine Empire while the West forged a new identity tied to the Latin Church.

Widisith is a short poem about the great travels of Widsith, the scop. It gives an idea of the historic greatness and the heroic legends prevalent in world of Germania.

The success of Charlemagne can be viewed through his educational, commercial, military, and bureaucratic reforms as well as his strong support of Christian institutions.

The history and culture of Italy has created a very diverse group of Italian Americans, with many who cannot identify with their heritage.

Over the course of the Dark Ages, the warriors of the Frankish Kingdoms developed a martial class of armored cavalrymen. These were the prototypes for medieval knights.

Rodelinda, an Italian opera by George Frederic Handel: opera plot synopsis, character description, and other Handel opera information.

Clinical trials are underway to gain an understanding into the use of psychedelic drugs for medical purposes such as migraines, PTSD, and addiction interruption.

Brief biography and works of American writer and poet Carl Sandburg, best known for poetry and biographies of Abraham Lincoln.

Although Clark Gable has been a larger-than-life symbol of Hollywood for decades, his iconic status rests largely on three perfectly fitting roles from the 1930's.

Dachshunds have inspired artists, amused writers and hobnobbed in Hollywood thanks to their unique look, innate self-esteem and genial personality.

Visitors and families to the Historic Trails outside of Farson, Wyoming learn about the Oregon, Mormon, California and Pony Express Trails and points of interest.

Some economists are now saying the $787 billion (U.S.) in stimulus spending contained in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act isn't enough.

Old Hag was known in ancient times. Electroencephalography's invention in the 1950s paved the way for sleep pattern research and investigating sleep paralysis.

Christmas dinner varies throughout Italy, but will almost certainly start with some prosecco, include pasta and end with panettone.

The Venetians adore pageantry. Most fiestas in Italy are long-established events, rooted deep in history, but the most impressive festival is the Venice Carnival.

The Italianate style of architecture is a sight to see: the mixture of old Italian villas with Victorian influence, and extra Italian twist make it truly unique.

Zach Hill, drummer for math rock band Hella and solo artist, packs a punch on the drums. His unique drum setup and style of playing make his talent even more incredible.

Purgatory directly impacted the lives of everyday people in medieval Europe, providing a rationalization for cosmology as well as grace through the sacraments.

Renaissance painters from Venice developed their own distinctive style using light and a rich color palette.

The death of the famous Italian poet Alessandro Manzoni in 1873 led Giuseppe Verdi to write his great masterpiece Messa da Requiem, known simply as the Manzoni Requiem.

Arizona has the longest remaining section of the original Mother Road. Stay in a wigwam, drink in a roadhouse or eat in a diner full of mementoes from Historic Route 66.

For anyone who wants to unravel the "code" in Dan Brown's novel, they must take a look at DaVinci's other masterpiece, The Last Supper, housed in a small Milan convent.

Choosing the right onions, storing them properly, and preparing them in ways that preserve phytonutrients helps to increase health benefits.

The Protestant Reformation was born in the context of social change and economic makeover.

Gretchen Schomer Wendel's book and TV series, Becka and the Big Bubble, has strong appeal to young children.

Called a ghost, demon or ogre, this creature attacks people at night while they sleep, instilling terror. Descriptions of the creature vary. Similar phenomena exist.

Biographies of the movies, awards, and private lives of some of the greatest film stars of 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s Hollywood.