Discussion of a study that concludes 'medication laced with arsenic may have contributed [ George's] mental problems.' Previously scientists suggested George III's poor physical health and episodes of mental instability 'were caused by porphyria -- a rare inherited blood disorder.' (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
Discusses British monarchs since 1603, when the English and Scottish crowns were united. Include profiles of the Stuarts (such as James I), the Hanoverians (such as George III and Victoria), Saxe-Coburg-Gotha (Edward VII), and the current House of Windsor.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
Biographies of Emperor Haile Selassie I, Emperor Amha Selassie I, and Prince Ermias Sahle-Selassie Haile-Selassie. Includes additional speeches and addresses by Haile Selassie I, who died in 1975 and who is the symbol of the Messiah in the Rastafarian religion.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
Article from November 2005 about how 'Prince Albert II has been enthroned in the tiny principality of Monaco, ending a process that began when he was sworn in before his subjects in July.' Albert is the son of Prince Rainier III and Hollywood actress Grace Kelly. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
Brief biography of American patriot Patrick Henry. Includes the text and an audio dramatization of his 1775 speech ('Give me liberty or give me death'), links to related information on topics such as politics in colonial Virginia, and more.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
'... Ralph Johnson Bunche (1903-71) fought poverty and racism on his way to becoming one of the twentieth century's leading peacemakers. ... [T]his exhibit celebrates his remarkable legacy by focusing on his accomplishments in three main areas: as a student, a scholar, and a diplomat.' (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
Find dead politicians by cemetery, geographical location, ethnic origin or sex, length of life, religion, organization belonged to, whether died in office, type of death, by name (by letter of the alphabet) and several other ways. Odd information about deceased U.S. Presidents and members of Congress.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
Images and brief biographical information about Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole, 'prince of the reigning House of Kalakaua when the Kingdom of Hawaii was overthrown in 1893.' He served as a delegate to the U.S. congress from 1903-1922. March 26, his birthday, is a holiday in Hawaii.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
