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Women’s History Month: Jeannette Rankin

by | Wednesday, March 29, 2017 |

World Book continues its celebration of Women’s History Month with a look at Jeannette Rankin, who...

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Albert Pinkham Ryder: 100 Years

by | Tuesday, March 28, 2017 |

Today, March 28, marks 100 years since the death of American artist Albert Pinkham Ryder...

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Hail! Hail! Rock ‘n’ Roll: Chuck Berry (1926-2017)

by | Tuesday, March 21, 2017 |

Over the weekend, rock fans around the world mourned the loss of American music legend Chuck Berry,...

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Mythic Monday: Irish Warrior Cuchulainn

by | Monday, March 20, 2017 |

Last Friday, March 17, was St. Patrick’s Day. And while each year on that day many people wear...

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