Top of Page
Royal titles and ranks of nobility have been used since the earliest days of civilization to denote those individuals who held an esteemed position in society. In most societies…
Richard Middleton, a cordelier; also called the Profound Doctor. (1304.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894SolingenSoler A B C D E F G H I J K L M…
(The). Richard Middleton, theologian. (—1304.) The Profound Doctor. Thomas Bradwarden, a schoolman. (Fourteenth century.) Most Profound Doctor. Ægidius de Columna, a Sicilian schoolman. (…
Appendix B. Notes to the text:Though most of the publishers only required acknowledgements in the section devoted to such, one apparently insisted that they also appear in the text…
I must send you to Birchin Lane, i.e. whip you. The play is on birch (a rod). A suit in Birchin Lane. Birchin Lane was once famous for all sorts of apparel; references to second-hand…
A privileged youth, a tragic death
by David Johnson
Biographies of the Royal Family
Royal Family Tree
The Queen Mother
Queen Elizabeth
Prince Philip, Duke of…
2018 People in the News
See also
2016 People in the News
2015 People in the News
2014 People in the News
2013 People in the News
2012 People in the News
2011 People in the News…
On April 12, 1776, the legislature of North Carolina authorized its delegates to the Continental Congress to join with others in a declaration of separation from Great Britain; the first…
2019 People in the News
See also
2018 People in the News
2016 People in the News
2015 People in the News
2014 People in the News
2013 People in the News
2012 People in the…
Trending
Here are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about.
World's Most Corrupt Leaders & Politicians
Western Christian Holidays, 2010-2030
The Best Movie Quotes of All Time!
Top 10 Biggest Waterfalls in the World (Tallest, Widest, & Most Volume!)
