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Despite its long history, the Morris dance of today owes its survival to the work of Cecil Sharp and the English folk music revival at the beginning of the 20th century.

When children are not willing to share Christmas presents or holiday gifts with a younger sibling, read and discuss Rosemary Wells's Morris's Disappearing Bag.

Dubbed by Billboard Magazine the most successful R&B group, Boyz II Men, topped charts consistently throughout the early nineties.

This review of Mary McGarry Morris's novel "The Lost Mother" contains many spoilers.

Well over one million Morris Minors were made and new spare parts are still available.

Many colonists did not favor separation from England nor agree with actions being taken. Gouverneur Morris of New York explained his objections to their approach.

The Bendel boutique will carry the designer's sterling silver cuffs, pendants, chains and some of the pieces accessorizing Donna Karan's RTW Fall 2009 collection.

A set of five questions for reading groups to use when discussing the novel The Lost Mother by Mary McGarry Morris.

In 1770, when Philadelphia was the second richest city in the British Empire, status meant American-made silver and cabinetry. But fine china still had to be imported.

Review of A Place Called Wiregrass by Michael Morris, an absorbing tale of people trying to rise above the margins of their lives in the South.

With the death July 6 of former Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara at 93, it seems appropriate to revisit the film that revealed lessons learned and lost in Vietnam.

Indie artist Jeff Morris took the long way to get to his sophomore release, “Everything,” but the journey was worth every step.

Biography of scientist and chemistry professor Morris Travers, who co-discovered inert (noble) gases in 1898.

An inside look at the design process of Robert Lee Morris as told by the jewelry artist himself.

This book by Roy Morris, Jr. is a unique take on the political career of Lincoln, which was greatly influenced by Douglas.

Thomas Morris Chester refused to accept the racism that existed in nineteenth century America. To further his career, he often travelled abroad, to Liberia and Europe.

Nancy Randolph's nephew convinces John Randolph that she is having a lewd affair. Morris' will leaves it to Nancy as to how much each of his relatives should receive.

Cigarette and tobacco producers pledge settlements hidden from the public eye every year, but could never compensate for emotional losses and health issues of millions.

Nancy Randolph weds Gouverneur Morris but his family attempts to interfere. They believe he should have consulted them before marrying.

Scandinavia meets old South Beach in this unique Art Deco refurbishment whose signature draws are its secluded location and its unique take on the day spa.

Israel declared their independence in 1948 with recognition from the United States and Russia.

Architect Lee Morris is one of the most individual narrators in modern crime fiction; in Dick Francis under-rated Decider, he must battle to save Stratton Park racecourse

The ghosts have been sighted in the Harlem mansion's second and third floors and on the balcony. Among the gaggle of specters are Mr. and Mrs. Jumel and Aaron Burr.

Wine has been produced for over 160 years in Victoria, but only a few wineries have been in continuous production.

Tobacco companies duped smokers into purchasing "light cigarette" products with advertising that suggested these were healthier than "regular cigarettes."

The Hard Nut ballet, by the Mark Morris Dance Group, utilizes the music of Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker and E.T.A. Hoffmann's original story Nutcracker and Mouse King.

Kendra Morris' last second shot saves Portland in San Diego.

Photos from Abu Ghraib prison revealed un ugly underside to the unpopular War in Iraq. Who was responsible? A few "bad apples" or the very top of the Chain of Command?

Designer Vera Wang ushered this year's statement necklace trend in earlier this year and from the looks of things it's going to continue strong through the year.

In the United States, a number of tobacco companies have been named as defendants in personal injury litigation brought by smokers.

Starting at age 40, Gene Morris has taken more than 538 big game animals armed with nothing more than a spear since 1973.

If you can qualify for Cash for Clunkers, you'd do well to check it out. You don't have to buy, of course, but this is a wonderful time to get a new car.

Jack Morris and John Smoltz had one of the great pitching duels in Fall Classic history in Game 7 of the 1991 World Series.

For hundreds of years, many people believed that cats were evil, and that they were used for the purposes of black magic. Here are a few examples of those myths.

Rossetti was one of the founders of The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood artistic movement. Both painter and poet, his images and words created an ethereally sensuous world.

These five championship series were the best since the dawn of baseball's television age.

New York City's Upper Manhattan has historic ties to the American Revolution war for independence. Here are tips to visiting some of the places used during this period.

For centuries hymn writing and composing was a man's profession.These three women made it their task to not only write the words but compose the music to their hymns.

Paranormal activity in Victoria Canada can also be sighted at British Columbia Parliament Buildings, Hotel Douglas,Cherry Bank B&B,James Bay Inn, Old Morris Tobacconists

By employing a friendship theme to highlight Eve Dallas' emotional growth, Nora Roberts again uses her J.D. Robb In Death series to develop her central character.

Dracula, the evil Transylvanian vampire count from Bram Stoker's classic novel Dracula, is one of literature's all-time greatest villains. How did he supposedly die?

Errol Morris' documentary, The Fog of War, looks critically at the Vietnam War with former Secretary of Defense McNamara reflecting on past war strategies and decisions.

The Buccaneer's must replace cornerstone player, Derrick Brooks, along with Head Coach Gruden, Defensive Coordinator Kiffin, and a host of other proven veterans

Romance, history and classic beauty make Venice the perfect setting for novelists and an historian's delight.

Caroline Aherne and Jeff Pope have created a touching, bittersweet fairytale about a very, very fat man.

2007 New Orleans Hornets NBA Season Preview

2007 New York Knicks NBA Season Preview

The 2007 NBA Summer League provided a glimpse of some of the league's youngest up-and-comers in action.

Days away from the NFL Draft, and everyone has an opinion. A review of picks 17-24.

The trade deadline is the final day to make deals either for playoff runs or re-tooling processes for NHL teams. And every trade deadline has its' winners and losers.