ancient (strange) customs
1ancient Rome — ▪ ancient state, Europe, Africa, and Asia Introduction the state centred on the city of Rome. This article discusses the period from the founding of the city and the regal period, which began in 753 BC, through the events leading to the… …
2Iran, ancient — Introduction also known as Persia historic region of southwestern Asia that is only roughly coterminous with modern Iran. The term Persia was used for centuries, chiefly in the West, to designate those regions where Persian language and… …
3Stranger in a Strange Land — For other uses, see Stranger in a Strange Land (disambiguation). Stranger in a Strange Land   …
4nonfictional prose — Introduction any literary work that is based mainly on fact, even though it may contain fictional elements. Examples are the essay and biography. Defining nonfictional prose literature is an immensely challenging task. This type of… …
5Alpheus Hyatt Verrill — Alpheus Hyatt Verrill, known as Hyatt Verrill, (1871 1954) was an American archaeologist, explorer, inventor, illustrator and author. He was the son of Addison Emery Verrill (1839–1926), the first professor of zoology at Yale University. Hyatt… …
6Fantastique — The Fantastique is a French term for a literary and cinematic genre that overlaps with science fiction, horror and fantasy. The fantastique is a substantial genre within French literature. Arguably dating back further than English fantasy, it… …
7Alagaësia — is a fictional land in Christopher Paolini’s Inheritance cycle. It consists of several major regions, namely the Beor Mountains, Hadarac Desert, Du Weldenvarden, The Empire, the Spine, and Surda.GeographyBeor MountainsThe Beor Mountains are the… …
8Reformed Druids of North America — The Reformed Druids of North America, or RDNA, was formed at Carleton College, Northfield, Minnesota, in 1963, and marked the start of the American branch of neo druidism. This congregation is called the Carleton Grove, sometimes the Mother Grove …
9Brave New World — This article is about the novel. For other uses, see Brave New World (disambiguation). Brave New World   …
10sociology — sociologist, n. /soh see ol euh jee, soh shee /, n. the science or study of the origin, development, organization, and functioning of human society; the science of the fundamental laws of social relations, institutions, etc. [1835 45; < F… …
