In March 1871, ten of the United States' most powerful professional baseball clubs met in Brooklyn, New... Læs mere
A college graduate at 16 and founder of the Sigma Chi fraternity, Caldwell entered the Confederate Army as an artillery lieutenant. He fought at Shiloh and other... Læs mere
A biography of the entertainment entrepreneur who created the first movie preview, filmed the first commercial, was the first to broadcast a live sports event, and is acknowledged as the creator of the modern nightclub, but who died virtually penniless.
"This study offers a comprehensive account of Israel's history through the lives of nine of its leading citizens and... Læs mere
A leading public health problem for Americans, obesity is a regular topic for nightly news programs, scientific or medical study,... Læs mere
“Che cos'?” (What is it?) mezzo-soprano Celestine Galli-Marié asked when offered the title role in the 1875 premier of Bizet's new... Læs mere
Obituaries of actors, filmmakers, musicians, producers, dancers, composers, writers and others associated with the performing arts who died in 2017 are included in... Læs mere
Includes obituaries of actors, filmmakers, musicians, producers, dancers, composers, writers and others associated with the performing arts who died in 2018. Date, place and cause of death are provided for each, along with a career recap and a photograph.