By MARTHA WAGGONER Associated Press MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. May 27, 2011 (AP) Archaeologists recovered the first anchor from what’s believed…
Month: May 2011
Hard Times, Fewer Crimes
THE SATURDAY ESSAY MAY 28, 2011 The economic downturn has not led to more crime—contrary to the experts’ predictions. So…
An Icon Uncovered
FASHION MAY 28, 2011 Ann Bonfoey Taylor was a gifted sportswoman and had a discriminating eye when it came to…
Edward Albee, New York Times Article
Sara Krulwich/The New York Times Edward Albee, the leading American playwright of his generation, has been confounding, challenging and stimulating…
Maria Sharapova Biography
Maria Sharapova. (2011). Biography.com. Retrieved 12:58, May 28 2011 from http://www.biography.com/articles/Maria-Sharapova-13790853
Egypt says historical sites will reopen Sunday Valuable statue of King Tut’s dad, one of 18 stolen antiquities, is recovered
Original post was: By Christopher Torchia updated 2/17/2011 6:43:49 PM ET Valuable statue of King Tut’s dad, one of 18 stolen antiquities,…
The American Flag: History and Proper Display
Congress first approved the flag on June 14, 1777. This date is now observed as Flag Day throughout America. It…
Updated List of Deadliest Tornadoes 2011
Deadliest Tornado Outbreak * “Even by the standards of this spring’s massive tornado destruction across the South and Midwest, the Joplin…
French Open History
The very first French Championships were in 1891, and the tournament has since evolved into one of the four Grand…
May 22, 1455:The War of the Roses
In the opening battle of England’s War of the Roses, the Yorkists defeat King Henry VI’s Lancastrian forces at St.…
