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2161 matches to Blues and Greens
Blues and Greens. 5-9C. Byzantine political factions. Nika Revolt.
Blue Stockings. 1750s French literary salon held by educated women.
Domino, Fats. 1928-. US rhythm and blues composer, performer. Sold 23M records 1949-60.
Waters, Muddy. 1915-83. US Rhythm and Blues singer. Inspired Rolling Stones.
Abbadids. 1023-91. Moslem dynasty in Andalusia.
Abbeville Treaty. 1258. England returns Normandy to France.
Abd al-Mumin. 1094-1163. Founded Almohad Empire in north Africa and Spain. Massacred Almoravids.
Abd ar-Rahman. -732. Moslem Governor of Andalusia. Def, killed at Poitiers.
Abd el-Krim. 1882-1963. Fought France and Spain in Morocco. Founded Republic of Rif 1921-26.
Abel. Old Testament. Second son of Adam and Eve. Killed by Cain.
Abjuration, Act. 1581. Dutch declaration of independence from Spain. Republic 1588.
Abo, Treaty. 1743. Sweden cedes SE Finland to Russia.
Abstract Art. 20C. Color, line and form without subject. Begun by Cezanne.
Académie Française. Assembly of 40 “immortals” founded 1635 by Richelieu to set literary standards, language.
Academy. c387BC-529. Greek school founded by Plato dedicated to exploration of science and philosophical truth. Closed by Justinian.
Achates. Aeneas’ armour bearer and friend in Greek mythology.
Acid Rain. 1940-. Rain and fog of pH<5.5 caused by industrial air pollution. Prevalent in North America, Eastern Europe.
Acre. 1450BC- Egypt/ Assyria/ Persia/ Macedonia. 336BC Alexander...Egypt. 1C Rome. 614 Persia. 638 Moslem. 969 Egypt. 1079 Seljuk. 1099 Crusaders. 1104 Jerusalem. 1187 Saladin. 1191 Crusaders. 1291 Mameluks. 1517 Turks. 1918 British. 1948 Israel.
Acropolis. Elevated portion of Greek cities for protection and worship. Athens 2000BC.
Action Française. 1898-1945. French right wing political movement and newspaper.
Addled Parliament. 1614. England. Criticized James I; achieved nothing.
Adelung, Johann. 1732-1806. German scholar; helped standardize language.
Aditi. Hindu goddess, mother of Krsna and Vishnu.
Admonition to Parliament. 1572. Puritans demand episcopacy abolition.
Adonis. Beautiful youth, beloved of Aphrodite and Persephone, worshipped by the Phoenicians.