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Louis XIV and Versailles
Louis XIV began the Palace of Versialles in 1669. Upon completion, Versailles was the largest royal residence in Europe. Thousands of laborers worked on Versailles.
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Louis L'Amour Story Is A Diamond Among Television Movies
Viewers looking for adventure will enjoy “Louis L’Amour’s The Diamond of Jeru” on USA; This week in television history remembers "St. Elsewhere"; Check out the website of the week.
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Re-Visioning Louis Riel
Louis Riel is one man whose image has been re-visioned to celebrate his achievements. Riel brought Manitoba into Confederation as a province rather than as a colony in 1870. He is an important Canadian symbol that lets us measure the growth of our nation in the 115 years since he was hanged.
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SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI: Where the American West Began
In 1763 Pierre Laclede, with the help of Auguste Chouteau the son of Laclede's mistress Marie Chouteau, established a fur trading post in the wilderness along the west bank of the Mississippi River. Today, that location is the site of Saint Louis, Missouri. This was the beginning of the fur trade in the west, as well as the settlement of the Great American Plains.
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St. Louis Rams have thier own Superman
Louis and Virginia Carter adorned their infant son's room with Superman posters and decorations, hoping in some strange way that the powers of the superhero would transfer to little Kevin, who was born with eyes that did not work.
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The World of Louis L'Amour
There are few giants in the world of western literature, but ask any reader of westerns and undoubtably, the name Louis L’Amour will inevitably come up somewhere. If not for his 200 plus million sales, but perhaps for his sheer presence on the bookshelves of history. The Sacket Saga, War Drum, Hondo, Haunted Mesa, and many more titles are considered classics of the genre.
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Can St. Louis Cardinals repeat?
The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Detroit Tigers in five games in 2006 World Series, but they may be hard-pressed to repeat as NL Central division champions.
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David Louis Edelman Interview
David Louis Edelman talks about his debut novel, Infoquake, and the publicity campaign for the book, as well as blogging, haute couture and his next project.
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Louis de Broglie, Physicist
Brief biography of Louis de Broglie who discovered the wave nature of electrons that established the wave-particle dualism.
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Louis Malle at 75 Years Old
Louis Malle stood apart from his filmmaking contemporaries - for various reasons
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Louis Rukeyser 1933-2006
Beloved TV Host of "Wall $treet Week with Louis Rukeyser" died May 2, 2006 at the age of 73.
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Louis Spohr, Brief Bio
Louis Spohr's composition style is a transition between Classicism and Romanticism. He paved way for German Romantic opera with Carl Maria von Weber.
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Louis XII Coloring Sheet
Known as Louis the Just, June 27 is this king of France's birthday.
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Race in Louis Sachar's 'Holes'
Louis Sachar succeeded in resolving racial issues within his story without a didactic anti-racist objective or blunted ideological content.
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"Men Are Born Free"
On August 27, 1789 delegates to the French National Assembly had finally come to terms over an important document. Learn how a very small piece of paper helped keep the spirit of revolution alive and caused a king to lose his head.
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Anne Rice -- Queen of The Vampires
A few facts and ramblings about the vampire books of Anne Rice.
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Asset Allocation Review for 2003
Shows how asset allocation smoothes portfolio returns in up and down markets. Updated for 2003 final results.
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Boulogne and Betrayal
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Carl Ferdinand Wilhelm Walther
A look at the life and work of C. F. W. walther, founder of the Missouri Synod as well as Concordia Seminary in St. Louis and the Synodical Conference. Dr. Walther was voted the most influential American Lutheran by readers of this forum.
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Greatness or the Graveyard?....
No one likes to see an athlete stick around long after their best days are already behind them. Are we right to think that way? Here is a discussion of some of the aging legends in the NFL and what the future may hold for them....
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Guns Guns Guns
We all played with guns as youngsters. There is much that we don't realize about them. Like for instance...
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Jazz Greats!: Part 1 of 2
Here are some great jazz lessons on some jazz greats! Music, images, test, articles, and lots more!
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Lafayette and Marie Antoinette (Part 2)
Torn between ideals of democracy and loyalty to the monarchy, the Marquis de Lafayette tried to save Marie Antoinette's life, and almost lost his own.
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More Jazz Greats!: Part 2 of 2
Jazz Greats are presented in a ready to go lesson at this site. Come on in and enjoy the music, images and lots more!
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Mother of a Dynasty: Eleanor of Aquitaine
A look at the life of the most fascinating woman of her age, Eleanor of Aquitaine.
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Too Much Speed
The Titans were one miracle short of a Super Bowl win while St. Louis captured lightning in a bottle to win their first title in franchise history. Find out what put the Rams over the top...
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Add Versailles To Paris List
While in Paris, plan a day to see the Chateau de Versailles. Home to kings and queens, such as Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, this palace is an extravagant must-see.
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French Azilum
Near the banks of the Susquehanna River in Bradford County, Pennsylvania stands a historical marking that states, "Marie Antoinette Scenic View, 2000 feet".
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Versailles Time Slip
In August of 1901, two visitors to the gardens at Versailles caught a glimpse of life before the French Revolution.
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HEIRLOOM APPLES
There's growing interest in heirloom apples. These antique fruits are bursting with flavor.
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Jessie and Her Pathfinder, part 2
Jessie Fremont spends Christmas at home alone with her and John’s baby daughter, Lily. Fremont makes another exploration. Jessie has a second child, a son who does not live long. Fremont is dubbed The Pathfinder. Gold is discovered in California and Jessie and Lily travel west.
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Sparkling Tales, Deadly Gems (Part I)
The Hope Diamond certainly has its place as one of history's most beautiful but cursed gems. Walk the diamond's three century trail - witness the tragedies that gave it its reputation - and see the truth behind the myths.
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Late Germ Theory of Disease
Germ Theory is the concept that microorganisms can cause disease, and this theory is the foundation of modern medicine. Here is a summary of some key discoveries.
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Lifted Hem Films at Getty Museum
The Getty Museum's series "The Lifted Hem: Seduction and Betrayal at the Court of Versailles" introduces viewers to 20th-century filmmakers' impressions of Rococo France.
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Missouri Outlet Malls
From St. Louis to Branson and beyond, Missouri offers residents and visitors alike a world of outlet shopping.
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Presidential Advisers
Some presidents have depended on close political advisers to help build election campaign strategy and government policy. The advisers were often at one with their boss.
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A LOOK AT BAHA'I RADIO
An examination of the developments in Baha'i related radio both on and off the Internet.
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Authorship and the Woman Painter II: Two Case Studies
How the misattributions of the portraits of Charlotte du Val d'Ognes and Dublin-Tornelle exemplify the denial of women's claim to agency in the traditional art historical canon.
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Big Band Leaders Who Helped Shape R&B
the seeds of this mighty music we love so much can be found in the swing era.
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Black Musicals: Scenes and Shorts
One of the best ways to enjoy the best of African American talent in classic Hollywood is in the musical shorts, which were created to complement the main feature, and easily (unfortunately) excisible scenes from musicals, which, ironically, were many times the best part of the movie.
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Carolingian Monastic Reform and the Plan of St. Gall: Part I, <i>The Reform</i>
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Ida Lupino: Hard-Boiled Intelligence
Ida Lupino was the ultimate hard-boiled dame of the silver screen. She was also an accomplished director, something that was unheard of for a woman in her time. Here's part one of the story of one of the most multi-talented women to ever work in Hollywood.
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Lafayette and Marie Antoinette (Part 1)
How the Marquis de Lafayette, hero of the American Revolution, temporarily saved Queen Marie Antoinette from death.
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The Rap Life - Entry #1: An Intro to Lou Brocc aka MexiCali Slim
A no holds barred look at "the rap life" as told by Lou Brocc aka MexiCali Slim, an up and coming emcee and self proclaimed superstar in the making. He's here to give it to you "rough, rugged and raw, like Petey Wheatstraw".
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The Trail Remains the Same
What makes a great western? Characters? Theme? Setting? Weaponry? Let's find out.
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UNSUNG HEROES
Canada has many historical and fictional heroes. Laura Secord, Terry Fox, Louis Riel and the Voyageurs of Canada's early days were all historical heroes. Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, Robin Hood and Buck Rodgers are fictional heroes. But what of our unsung heroes - the ones who lay down their lives daily for others. Today, these are the heroes that I pay tribute to.
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A Guide to Living Lightly
A review of E/The Environmental Magazine's book on environmentally friendly living
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Bunol, Spain's Tomatina Festival
On August 30 the town of Bunol in Spain will hold its yearly festival, which is centered on a two-hour long tomato-hurling battle: the biggest food fight in the world!
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Early History of Human Immunology
Some of the early discoveries that led to today's vaccines happened almost by chance. The astute observations of Jenner and Pasteur were the foundation of immunology.
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Futureproof and Hope
What are the prospects for the two newly formed groups in the second round of the competition? Parallels with Chantelle winning 'Celebrity Big Brother' are inevitable...
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