Encyclopedia - A Home At The End Of The World: Encyclopedia - A Home At The End Of The World
A Home at the End of the World is a book by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Michael Cunningham, who also wrote the screenplay of the movie ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The End Of The World Doctor Who: Encyclopedia Ii - The End Of The World Doctor Who - Plot
Following from Rose, the Doctor asks Rose where she would like to go on her first trip in the TARDIS, and she selects the future. The Doc...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mile End: Encyclopedia Ii - Mile End - Second World War
Besides suffering heavily in earlier blitzes, Mile End was hit by the first V-1 to strike London. On 13 June 1944, this 'doodlebug' impac...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World Of Darkness: Encyclopedia - World Of Darkness
The World of Darkness is the name given to two distinct fictional universes developed by White Wolf Game Studio. Both World of Darkness s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Victory In Europe Day: Encyclopedia - Victory In Europe Day
Victory in Europe Day (V-E Day or VE Day) was May 8, 1945, the date when the Allies during the Second World War formally celebrated the d...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World War Ii: Encyclopedia - World War Ii
World War II, also known as the Second World War, was a mid-20th century conflict that engulfed much of the globe and is accepted as the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World War I: Encyclopedia - World War I
World War I, also known as the First World War, the Great War, the War of the Nations and the War to End All Wars, was a world conflict l...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World Wrestling Entertainment: Encyclopedia - World Wrestling Entertainment
World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., or WWE, is a professional wrestling promotion, currently the largest in North America. The company w...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1964 New York World's Fair: Encyclopedia - 1964 New York World's Fair
The 1964/1965 New York World's Fair was the second World's Fair to be held at Flushing Meadows Park in the Borough of Queens, New York in...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Modern World: Encyclopedia Ii - Modern World - Beginning And Ending
The beginning of this period is marked by the end of the European Renaissance. Its exact definition depends on the specific usage — for...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Modern World: Encyclopedia Ii - Modern World - Beginning And Ending
The beginning of this period is marked by the end of the European Renaissance. Its exact definition depends on the specific usage — for...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - War Of The Worlds Tv Series: Encyclopedia Ii - War Of The Worlds Tv Series - Loose Ends
The first season's finale, "The Angel of Death", introduces a synth from the planet Qar'To (which is in the same system as Mor-Tax) named...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Apocalypse: Encyclopedia Ii - Apocalypse - The End Of The World
In recent times the designation apocalyptic literature, or apocalyptic, has commonly been used to include all the various portions of the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World War I: Encyclopedia Ii - World War I - End Of The War
The end of the fighting came swiftly. Bulgaria was the first of the Central Powers to sign an armistice (29 September 1918). Germany requ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World War I: Encyclopedia Ii - World War I - End Of The War
The end of the fighting came swiftly. Bulgaria was the first of the Central Powers to sign an armistice (29 September 1918). Germany requ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World War I: Encyclopedia Ii - World War I - End Of The War
Bulgaria was the first of the Central Powers to sign an armistice (29 September 1918). Germany requested a ceasefire on 3 October 1918. W...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World War I: Encyclopedia Ii - World War I - End Of The War
The end of the fighting came swiftly. Bulgaria was the first of the Central Powers to sign an armistice (29 September 1918). Germany requ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Japan: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Japan - World War I To End Of World War Ii
In a manner perhaps reminiscent of its participation in quelling the Boxer Rebellion at the turn of the century, Japan entered World War ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1964 New York World's Fair: Encyclopedia Ii - 1964 New York World's Fair - Controversial Ending
The Fair came to a close embroiled in controversy over allegations of financial mismanagement. Controversy had plagued it during much of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - European Theatre Of World War Ii: Encyclopedia Ii - European Theatre Of World War Ii - The End Of The War In Europe
Mussolini, having been rescued by German paratroopers from his prison, tried to flee Italy to Switzerland with a German anti-air battalio...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - European Theatre Of World War Ii: Encyclopedia Ii - European Theatre Of World War Ii - The End Of The War In Europe
Mussolini, having been rescued by German paratroopers from his prison, tried to flee Italy to Switzerland with a German anti-air battalio...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Unit 731: Encyclopedia Ii - Unit 731 - Disbanding And The End Of World War Ii
Ishii had wanted to use biological weapons in the Pacific conflict since May 1944, but his attempts were repeatedly foiled by poor planni...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - New Deal: Encyclopedia Ii - New Deal - World War Ii And The End Of The Great Depression
The Depression, however, continued until the U.S. entered the Second World War; Roosevelt, once committed to war in Europe and Asia, then...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - New Deal: Encyclopedia Ii - New Deal - World War Ii And The End Of The Great Depression
The Depression, however, continued until the U.S. entered the Second World War; Roosevelt, once committed to war in Europe and Asia, then...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World Of Darkness: Encyclopedia Ii - World Of Darkness - The World Of Darkness Classic Owod
The first setting was created in 1991 with the release of Vampire: The Masquerade; support for it subsequently ended in 2004 with the rel...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - End Times: Encyclopedia Ii - End Times - Christianity
End times beliefs in Christianity vary widely. Christian premillennialists, who believe the End Times are now, usually articulate a fairl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The End Of History And The Last Man: Encyclopedia Ii - The End Of History And The Last Man - Fukuyama's Thesis
Fukuyama's thesis consists of two main elements.[1] First, there is an empirical argument. Fukuyama points out that since the beginning ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Triple-a World Series: Encyclopedia Ii - Triple-a World Series - 1983 Triple-a World Series
The three league champions in 1983 were the Tidewater Tides of the International League, the Denver Bears of the American Association, an...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Triple-a World Series: Encyclopedia Ii - Triple-a World Series - 1999 Las Vegas Triple-a World Series
Vancouver Canadians (PCL) 3, Charlotte Knights (IL) 2 MVP - Terrence Long, OF, Vancouver (.429 avg., 9 hits, 10 RBI) Game One: Charlotte...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Triple-a World Series: Encyclopedia Ii - Triple-a World Series - 2000 Las Vegas Triple-a World Series
Indianapolis Indians (IL) 3, Memphis Redbirds (PCL) 1 MVP - Santiago Perez, SS, Indianapolis (.462 avg., 2 HR, 3 RBI, 4 runs) Game One: ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Triple-a World Series: Encyclopedia Ii - Triple-a World Series - 1998 Las Vegas Triple-a World Series
New Orleans Zephyrs (PCL) 3, Buffalo Bisons (IL) 1 MVP - Lance Berkman, OF, New Orleans (.467 avg., 3 HR, 6 RBI) Game One: New Orleans 7...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The End Of History And The Last Man: Encyclopedia Ii - The End Of History And The Last Man - Fukuyama's Thesis
Fukuyama's thesis consists of two main elements.[1] First, there is an empirical argument. Fukuyama points out that since the beginning ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Modern World: Encyclopedia Ii - Modern World - Partisan Use Of The Term Worldwide
The phrase "Worldwide" has tremendous emotional appeal, and is used in various countries not only by persons from professional historians...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Modern World: Encyclopedia Ii - Modern World - Characteristics
The concept of the modern world as distinct from an ancient world of historical and outmoded artifacts rests on a sense that the modern w...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Modern World: Encyclopedia Ii - Modern World - Partisan Use Of The Term Worldwide
The phrase "Worldwide" has tremendous emotional appeal, and is used in various countries not only by persons from professional historians...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Modern World: Encyclopedia Ii - Modern World - Famous People
Much of the Modern world replaced the Biblically-oriented value system, the monarchical government system, and the feudal economic system...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Modern World: Encyclopedia Ii - Modern World - Characteristics
The concept of the modern world as distinct from an ancient world of historical and outmoded artifacts rests on a sense that the modern w...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - War Of The Worlds Tv Series: Encyclopedia Ii - War Of The Worlds Tv Series - Premise
According to the series, rather than being outright killed by germs at the end of the original War of the Worlds, the aliens had all slip...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Modern World: Encyclopedia Ii - Modern World - Famous People
Much of the Modern world replaced the Biblically-oriented value system, the monarchical government system, and the feudal economic system...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World War Ii: Encyclopedia Ii - World War Ii - Causes
Main articles: Causes of World War II, Events preceding World War II in Europe, and Events preceding World War II in Asia [2]The causes o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World War Ii: Encyclopedia Ii - World War Ii - Causes
Main articles: Causes of World War II, Events preceding World War II in Europe, and Events preceding World War II in Asia [2]The causes o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - War Of The Worlds Tv Series: Encyclopedia Ii - War Of The Worlds Tv Series - First Season Synopsis
Opening narration: "In 1953, Earth experienced a War of the Worlds. Common bacteria stopped the aliens, but it didn't kill them. Instead...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World War Ii: Encyclopedia Ii - World War Ii - Aftermath
World War II - Casualties. Main article: World War II casualties At least 60 million people lost their lives in World War II —about...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World War Ii: Encyclopedia Ii - World War Ii - Aftermath
World War II - Casualties. Main article: World War II casualties At least 60 million people lost their lives in World War II —about...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - War Of The Worlds Tv Series: Encyclopedia Ii - War Of The Worlds Tv Series - Second Season Synopsis
Opening voice-over: "There's rioting breaking out through the city. Fire is continuing to burn everywhere. Troops are shooting people. M...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World War Ii: Encyclopedia Ii - World War Ii - Technologies
Main article: Technology during World War II [8]The massive research and development demands of the war, including the Manhattan Project'...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World War Ii: Encyclopedia Ii - World War Ii - Resistance
Resistance during World War II occurred in every occupied country by a variety of means, ranging from non-cooperation, disinformation and...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World War Ii: Encyclopedia Ii - World War Ii - Resistance
Resistance during World War II occurred in every occupied country by a variety of means, ranging from non-cooperation, disinformation and...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World War Ii: Encyclopedia Ii - World War Ii - Resistance
Resistance during World War II occurred in every occupied country by a variety of means, ranging from non-cooperation, disinformation and...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World War Ii: Encyclopedia Ii - World War Ii - Technologies
[8]The massive research and development demands of the war, including the Manhattan Project's efforts to quickly develop the atomic bomb,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World War Ii: Encyclopedia Ii - World War Ii - Technologies
[8]The massive research and development demands of the war, including the Manhattan Project's efforts to quickly develop the atomic bomb,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World War I: Encyclopedia Ii - World War I - Aftermath
The First World War ended with a Europe scarred by trenches, spent resources, and littered with the bodies of the millions who died in ba...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mark 16: Encyclopedia Ii - Mark 16 - Theological Implications
Few doctrines of the mainline Christian denominations stand or fall on the support of the longer ending of Mark. The longer ending does i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World War Ii: Encyclopedia Ii - World War Ii - Chronology
Main articles: European Theatre of World War II, Mediterranean Theatre of World War II, Pacific War, End of World War II in Europe World...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World War Ii: Encyclopedia Ii - World War Ii - Chronology
Main articles: European Theatre of World War II, Mediterranean Theatre of World War II, Pacific War, End of World War II in Europe World...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World War Ii: Encyclopedia Ii - World War Ii - Chronology
Main articles: European Theatre of World War II, Mediterranean Theatre of World War II, Pacific War, End of World War II in Europe World...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World Wrestling Entertainment: Encyclopedia Ii - World Wrestling Entertainment - World Wrestling Entertainment
Following a 2000 lawsuit from the World Wildlife Fund (also WWF), the Federation changed its name to World Wrestling Entertainment, or WW...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World Wrestling Entertainment: Encyclopedia Ii - World Wrestling Entertainment - World Wrestling Entertainment
A 2000 lawsuit from the World Wildlife Fund (also WWF) was settled in 2002, when on May 6, 2002, the company and the Federation changed i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - War Of The Worlds Tv Series: Encyclopedia Ii - War Of The Worlds Tv Series - Episode List
War of the Worlds TV series - First season. 1. The Resurrection 2. The Walls of Jericho 3. Thy Kingdom Come 4. A Multitude of Idols 5. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - War Of The Worlds Tv Series: Encyclopedia Ii - War Of The Worlds Tv Series - Notable Guest Stars
The first season made itself quite distinquished in that it managed to acquire recognizable actors in the series. Aside from getting Ann ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World War I: Encyclopedia Ii - World War I - Aftermath
The First World War ended with a Europe scarred by trenches, spent resources, and littered with the bodies of the millions who died in ba...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World War I: Encyclopedia Ii - World War I - Aftermath
The First World War ended with a Europe scarred by trenches, spent resources, and littered with the bodies of the millions who died in ba...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World War I: Encyclopedia Ii - World War I - Early Stages: From Romanticism To The Trenches
The perception of war in 1914 was romanticized by many people, and its declaration was met with great enthusiasm by these people. The com...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World War Ii: Encyclopedia Ii - World War Ii - Causes
Main articles: Causes of World War II, Events preceding World War II in Europe, Events preceding World War II in Asia [2]The causes of Wo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World War I: Encyclopedia Ii - World War I - Aftermath
The First World War ended with a Europe scarred by trenches, spent resources, and littered with the bodies of the millions who died in ba...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mark 16: Encyclopedia Ii - Mark 16 - The 'freer Logion' And 'expanded' Endings
A version of the text found by Freer in Egypt, which is thought to date from the 5th century, has an ending that was not attested elsewhe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World War Ii: Encyclopedia Ii - World War Ii - Aftermath
Main article: Effects of World War II World War II - Casualties. Main article: World War II casualties At least 60 million people lost ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World War I: Encyclopedia Ii - World War I - Introduction
World War I was fought by the Allied Powers on one side, and the Central Powers on the other, resulting in eventual victory for the Allie...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World Wrestling Entertainment: Encyclopedia Ii - World Wrestling Entertainment - Championships
WWE Undisputed Championship (2001-2002) King of the Ring (1993-2002) WWE European Championship (1997-2002) WWE Hardcore Championship (...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World War Ii: Encyclopedia Ii - World War Ii - Participants
Main article: Participants in World War II The belligerents of the Second World War are usually considered to belong to either of the two...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World War Ii: Encyclopedia Ii - World War Ii - Resistance
Main article: Resistance during World War II Resistance during World War II occurred in every occupied country by a variety of means, ran...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1964 New York World's Fair: Encyclopedia Ii - 1964 New York World's Fair - Epilogue
Like its predecessor, the 1964/1965 New York World's Fair lost money. It was unable to repay its financial backers their investment and i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1964 New York World's Fair: Encyclopedia Ii - 1964 New York World's Fair - Controversial Beginnings
The 1964/1965 Fair was conceived by a group of New York businessmen who fondly remembered their childhood experiences at the 1939/1940 Ne...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World War Ii: Encyclopedia Ii - World War Ii - The Home Fronts
Main article: Home Front during World War II Home front is the name given to the activities of the civilians in a state of total war. In ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World War Ii: Encyclopedia Ii - World War Ii - Civilian Impact & Atrocities
The Second World War saw large-scale atrocities aimed against the civilian populations of many of the nations involved. Germany killed be...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World War Ii: Encyclopedia Ii - World War Ii - Participants
The belligerents of the Second World War are usually considered to belong to either of the two blocs: the Axis and the Allies. A number o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World War Ii: Encyclopedia Ii - World War Ii - Civilian Impact & Atrocities
The Second World War saw large-scale atrocities aimed against the civilian populations of many of the nations involved. Germany killed be...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World War Ii: Encyclopedia Ii - World War Ii - Participants
The belligerents of the Second World War are usually considered to belong to either of the two blocs: the Axis and the Allies. A number o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World War I: Encyclopedia Ii - World War I - Early Stages: From Romanticism To The Western Front Trenches
World War I - Hopes and fears. In 1914, the perception of war was romanticized by many people, and its declaration was met with great e...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World War I: Encyclopedia Ii - World War I - Early Stages: From Romanticism To The Western Front Trenches
World War I - Hopes and fears. In 1914, the perception of war was romanticized by many people, and its declaration was met with great e...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World War I: Encyclopedia Ii - World War I - Technology
The First World War was a clash of 20th century technology with 19th century tactics. This time, millions of soldiers, both volunteers an...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World War Ii: Encyclopedia Ii - World War Ii - The Home Fronts
Home front is the name given to the activities of the civilians in a state of total war. In the United Kingdom, women joined the work for...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World War Ii: Encyclopedia Ii - World War Ii - The Home Fronts
Home front is the name given to the activities of the civilians in a state of total war. In the United Kingdom, women joined the work for...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World War I: Encyclopedia Ii - World War I - The Last Half Of The War
Events of 1917 would prove decisive in ending the war, although their effects would not fully be felt until 1918. The Entente's naval blo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World War I: Encyclopedia Ii - World War I - Economics Of War
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increased for the main Allies (the UK, Italy, and U.S.), but decreased in France and Russia, in neutral Neth...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World War I: Encyclopedia Ii - World War I - Economics Of War
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increased for the main Allies (the UK, Italy, and U.S.), but decreased in France and Russia, in neutral Neth...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World War I: Encyclopedia Ii - World War I - The Last Half Of The War
Events of 1917 would prove decisive in ending the war, although their effects would not fully be felt until 1918. The Entente's naval blo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World War I: Encyclopedia Ii - World War I - The Last Half Of The War
Events of 1917 would prove decisive in ending the war, although their effects would not be fully felt until 1918. The Entente's naval blo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World War I: Encyclopedia Ii - World War I - Economics Of War
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increased for the main Allies (the UK, Italy, and U.S.), but decreased in France and Russia, in neutral Neth...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1964 New York World's Fair: Encyclopedia Ii - 1964 New York World's Fair - International Participation
The BIE decision was nearly a disaster for the Fair. The absence of Canada, Australia, most of the major European nations and the Soviet ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1964 New York World's Fair: Encyclopedia Ii - 1964 New York World's Fair - American Industry Takes The Spotlight
At the 1939/1940 World's Fair, industrial exhibitors played a major role by hosting huge, elaborate exhibits. Many of them returned to th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tennis - World No. 1 Ranked Men: Encyclopedia Ii - Tennis - World No. 1 Ranked Men - Weeks At No. 1
Tennis - World No. 1 ranked Men - Total. current #1 in bold. Tennis - World No. 1 ranked Men - Consecutive. ... See also:Tennis -...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World War I: Encyclopedia Ii - World War I - Early Stages: From Romanticism To The Western Front Trenches
World War I - Hopes and fears. In 1914, the perception of war was romanticized by many people, and its declaration was met with great e...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World War I: Encyclopedia Ii - World War I - Quotations
"Yesterday I visited the battlefield of last year. The place was scarcely recognisable. Instead of a wilderness of ground torn up by shel...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World War I: Encyclopedia Ii - World War I - The Russian Revolution
Dissatisfaction with the Russian government's conduct of the war grew despite the success of the June 1916 Brusilov offensive in eastern ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World War I: Encyclopedia Ii - World War I - Causes
On June 28, 1914, Franz Ferdinand, Archduke of Austria and heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, was assassinated in Sarajevo by Gavrilo P...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1964 New York World's Fair: Encyclopedia Ii - 1964 New York World's Fair - Federal And State Exhibits
The Federal exhibit was titled "Challenge to Greatness" and focused on President Johnson's "Great Society" proposals. The main show in th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World War I: Encyclopedia Ii - World War I - The Last Half Of The War
Events of 1917 would prove decisive in ending the war, although their effects would not fully be felt until 1918. The Entente's naval blo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World War I: Encyclopedia Ii - World War I - Economics Of War
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increased for the main Allies (the UK, Italy, and U.S.), but decreased in France and Russia, in neutral Neth...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World War I: Encyclopedia Ii - World War I - Southern Theatres
World War I - Ottoman Empire. Main article: Middle Eastern theatre of World War I The Ottoman Empire joined the Central Powers in Oct...   » Read the article