The Course of Empire — is a five part series of paintings created by Thomas Cole in the years 1834 36. It is notable in part for reflecting popular American sentiments of the times, when many saw pastoralism as the ideal phase of human civilization, while fearing that… … Wikipedia
Military history of Canada during the Second World War — The military history of Canada during the Second World War began with a declaration of war on Germany on September 10, 1939 and encompassed major campaigns in Italy [Canadian War Museum [http://www.warmuseum.ca/cwm/chrono/1931italian e.html The… … Wikipedia
In the course of — Course Course (k[=o]rs), n. [F. cours, course, L. cursus, fr. currere to run. See {Current}.] 1. The act of moving from one point to another; progress; passage. [1913 Webster] And when we had finished our course from Tyre, we came to Ptolemais.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Stay the course — is a phrase used in the context of a war or battle meaning to pursue a goal regardless of any obstacles or criticism. The modern usage of this term was popularized by United States presidents George W. Bush and Ronald Reagan. Bush originally used … Wikipedia
Protests during the EU summit in Gothenburg 2001 — The protests during the EU summit in Gothenburg 2001, parts of which are often called the Gothenburg Riots ( Göteborgskravallerna in Swedish), took place in the Swedish city of Gothenburg during the three days of the EU summit (the European… … Wikipedia
Switzerland during the World Wars — During both World War I and World War II, Switzerland managed to keep a stance of armed neutrality, and was not involved militarily. It was, however, precisely because of its neutral status, of considerable interest to all parties involved, as… … Wikipedia
United States support for Iraq during the Iran–Iraq war — The United States supported Iraq during the Iran–Iraq War as a counterbalance to post revolutionary Iran. The support took the form of technological aid, intelligence, the sale of dual use and military equipment, and direct involvement in warfare … Wikipedia
Culture during the Cold War — The Cold War was reflected in culture through music, movies, books, and other media. One element of the Cold War often seen relates directly or indirectly to the threat of a nuclear war. Another is the conflict between the superpowers in terms of … Wikipedia
Ceasefire attempts during the 2006 Lebanon War — The ceasefire attempts during the 2006 Israel Lebanon conflict started immediately, with Lebanon calling for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire already the day after the start of the hostilities. Israel, however, strongly backed by the… … Wikipedia
The Desert Forges — Format Game show Created by Adventure Line Productions Presented by Richard Fairbrass Gabrielle Richens Starring Melanie Winiger … Wikipedia
The Amazing Race — sometimes referred to as TAR, is a reality television game show in which teams of two people (with one exception), who have some form of a preexisting personal relationship, race around the world in competition with other teams. Contestants stri … Wikipedia