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Honduras
Honduras, country of Central America situated between Guatemala and El Salvador to the west and Nicaragua to the......
Hong Kong
Hong Kong, special administrative region (Pinyin: tebie xingzhengqu; Wade-Giles romanization: tâe-pieh hsing-cheng-châĂŒ)......
Hooker, Sir Joseph Dalton
Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker was an English botanist noted for his botanical travels and studies and for his encouragement......
Hooker, Thomas
Thomas Hooker was a prominent British American colonial clergyman known as âthe father of Connecticut.â Seeking......
Hopkinson, Francis
Francis Hopkinson was an American lawyer, musician, author, member of the Continental Congress, and signer of the......
Hornemann, Friederich Konrad
Friederich Konrad Hornemann was the first modern European to make the dangerous crossing of the northeastern Sahara.......
How Does GPS Work?
The Global Positioning Systemâbetter known as GPSâhas 31 satellites orbiting Earth. These satellites carry atomic......
How Long Did the Mughals Rule India?
The Mughals established their rule in India after Babur defeated Delhiâs Sultan Ibrahim Lodi at the First Battle......
Hoëvell, Wolter Robert, baron van
Wolter Robert, baron van Hoëvell was a statesman and member of the Dutch Parliament who was largely responsible......
Hubmaier, Balthasar
Balthasar Hubmaier was an early German Reformation figure and leader of the Anabaptists, a movement that advocated......
Hudson, Henry
Henry Hudson was an English navigator and explorer who, sailing three times for the English (1607, 1608, 1610â11)......
Humayun
Humayun was the second Mughal ruler of India, who was more an adventurer than a consolidator of his empire. The......
Humboldt, Alexander von
Alexander von Humboldt was a German naturalist and explorer who was a major figure in the classical period of physical......
Hume, Hamilton
Hamilton Hume was an Australian explorer whose work did much to open up the BerrimaâBong Bong district. Hume was......
Hunt, John Hunt, Baron
John Hunt, Baron Hunt was a British army officer, mountaineer, and explorer who led the expedition on which Edmund......
Hutchinson, Anne
Anne Hutchinson was a religious liberal who became one of the founders of Rhode Island after her banishment from......
Iberville, Pierre Le Moyne dâ
Pierre Le Moyne dâIberville was a French-Canadian naval hero and explorer, noted for his exploration and battles......
Ibn Battuta
Ibn Battuta was the greatest medieval Muslim traveler and the author of one of the most famous travel books, the......
Idrīsī, Muងammad al-
Muងammad al-Idrīsī was an Arab geographer and adviser to Roger II, the Norman king of Sicily. He wrote one of the......
Idrīsī, Muងammad al-
Muងammad al-Idrīsī was an Arab geographer and adviser to Roger II, the Norman king of Sicily. He wrote one of the......
Imperial Conferences
Imperial Conferences, Periodic meetings held between 1907 and 1937 by the dominions within the British Empire and......
imperialism
imperialism, state policy, practice, or advocacy of extending power and dominion, especially by direct territorial......
In What Order Were the 13 American Colonies Established?
On May 14, 1607, approximately 105 colonists of the Virginia Company settled on a peninsula on the James River.......
India
India, country that occupies the greater part of South Asia. It is made up of 28 states and eight union territories,......
- Introduction
- Himalayas, Subcontinent, Diversity
- Deccan, Plateau, Monsoon
- Rivers, Ganges, Brahmaputra
- Black Soils, Monsoons, Agriculture
- Monsoon, Rainfall, Retreat
- Flora, Fauna, Ecosystems
- Diversity, Culture, Religion
- Indo-European, Languages, Dialects
- Caste System, Social Hierarchy, Diversity
- Population, Diversity, Growth
- Crops, Livestock, Fisheries
- Resources, Power, Economy
- Finance, Economy, Taxation
- Railways, Roads, Infrastructure
- Constitution, Federalism, Democracy
- Health, Welfare, Population
- Culture, Traditions, Cuisine
- Clothing, Textiles, Draping
- Cultural Institutions
- Ancient, Mughal, British
- Paleolithic, Prehistory, Archaeology
- Ganges Basin, Agriculture, Civilization
- Indus Valley, Harappan, Bronze Age
- Harappa, Indus Valley, Civilization
- Agriculture and animal husbandry
- Indus Valley, Harappan, Decline
- Ancient History, Culture, Religion
- Vedic, Aryan, Culture
- Ancient History, Indus Valley, Vedic Period
- Magadhan, Mauryan, Gupta
- Ashoka, Mauryan, Buddhism
- Ashoka's Edicts, Mauryan Empire, Buddhism
- Shunga, Maurya, Magadha
- Trade, Colonialism, Independence
- Literature
- Dravidian, Tamil, Telugu
- Rajputs, Kingdoms, Warriors
- Society and culture
- Early Sultans, Turkish Rule, Subcontinent
- Khaljis, Delhi Sultanate, Muslim Rule
- Tughluq Dynasty, Delhi Sultanate, South Asia
- Decline, Sultanate, Mughal
- Deccan, Bahmani, Consolidation
- Vizierate, Mahmud Gawan, Deccan
- Vijayanagar, Empire, Deccan
- Wars, Rivalries, Conflict
- Decline, Vijayanagar, Empire
- Mughal Empire, 1526-1761
- Mughal Empire, Humayun, Delhi
- Akbar, Mughal, Empire
- Mughal Nobility, Social Hierarchy, Castes
- Mughal Empire, Jahangir, Akbar
- Mughal Empire, Shah Jahan, Taj Mahal
- Aurangzeb, Mughal Empire, Subcontinent
- Sikh Uprisings, Rebellion, Punjab
- Marathas, Empire, Subcontinent
- Mughal, Mystique, 18th Century
- Sikhism, Punjab, Diversity
- Rajasthan, 18th Century, Mughals
- Democracy, Economy, Growth
- Colonialism, Mughal Empire, Trade
- Anglo-French, Struggle, 1740-63
- Revolution, Bengal, Colonialism
- The Company Bahadur
- Ascent, Paramountcy, Subcontinent
- Colonial Rule, Lord Hastings, Reforms
- Policy, Democracy, Economy
- Democracy, Diversity, Unity
- Mutiny, Revolt, 1857-59
- Government, Act, 1858
- Foreign Policy, Diplomacy, Nonalignment
- Nationalism, British, Resistance
- Partition, Bengal, 1905
- Reforms, British Liberals
- Anti-British, Freedom, Independence
- Jallianwala Bagh, Massacre, 1919
- Constitutional Reforms
- Muslim Separatism, Partition, 1947
- Partition, Independence, Freedom
- Democracy, Federalism, Constitution
- Indira Gandhi, Politics, Reforms
- Sikh Separatism, Punjab, Khalistan
- V.P. Singh, Coalition, Fall
- Congress, Manmohan Singh, Economy
India, Council of
Council of India, supervisory body established in 1604 by Philip III of Spain, who also ruled Portugal. It oversaw......
India, House of
House of India, 15th-century Portuguese establishment that managed the trade in products from overseas colonies.......
Indian Rebellion of 1857
Indian Rebellion of 1857, widespread but unsuccessful rebellion against British rule in India in 1857â59. The revolt......
Indies, Council of the
Council of the Indies, supreme governing body of Spainâs colonies in America (1524â1834). Composed of between 6......
Indies, Laws of the
Laws of the Indies, the entire body of law promulgated by the Spanish crown during the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries......
Indonesia
Indonesia, country located off the coast of mainland Southeast Asia in the Indian and Pacific oceans. The most......
- Introduction
- Islands, Sunda Shelf, Diversity
- Spice Islands, Sulawesi, Maluku
- Volcanic, Alluvial, Peat
- Rainforest, Wildlife, Flora
- Ethnic Groups, Diversity, Culture
- Chinese, Ethnicities, Cultures
- Religion, Beliefs, Animism
- Urbanization, Megacities, Diversity
- Trade, Agriculture, Manufacturing
- Natural Resources, Agriculture, Mining
- Services, Economy, Culture
- Federalism, Democracy, Unity
- Law, Courts, Corruption
- Security, Military, Terrorism
- Housing, Urbanization, Architecture
- Diversity, Arts, Cuisine
- Theatre, Dance, Culture
- Batik, Wayang, Textiles
- Colonialism, Revolution, Independence
- Hinduism, Balinese, Javanese
- Srivijaya, Palembang, Malay
- Hindu-Buddhist, Mataram Kingdom, Sailendra Dynasty
- Spice Trade, Hindu-Buddhist Kingdoms, Maritime Trade
- Kertanagara, Empire, Java
- Majapahit, Spice Islands, Trade
- Islamic, Culture, Traditions
- Javanese, Islam, Culture
- Dutch East India, Trade, Colonization
- Dutch Colonization, Java, Spice Trade
- Culture, System, Diversity
- Dutch Expansion, Colonization, Trade
- Colonialism, Multiculturalism, Pluralism
- Colonialism, Revolution, Independence
- Japanese Occupation, WWII, Pacific War
- Archipelago, Colonization, Revolution
- Nationalism, Socialism, Revolution
- Coup, Reforms, Suharto
- Decentralization, Reforms, Unrest
- Regional Relations, Maritime Disputes, ASEAN
- Reforms, Democracy, Economy
inertial guidance system
inertial guidance system, electronic system that continuously monitors the position, velocity, and acceleration......
Institutes of the Christian Religion
Institutes of the Christian Religion, John Calvinâs masterpiece, a summary of biblical theology that became the......
intendant
intendant, administrative official under the ancien régime in France who served as an agent of the king in each......
Intolerable Acts
Intolerable Acts, (1774), in U.S. colonial history, four punitive measures enacted by the British Parliament in......
Iran
Iran, a mountainous, arid, and ethnically diverse country of southwestern Asia. The country maintains a rich and......
- Introduction
- Mountains, Plateaus, Deserts
- Soils, Climate, Geology
- Flora, Fauna, Deserts
- Ethnic Groups, Languages, Religions
- Persian, Kurdish, Luri
- Religion, Islam, Shia
- Urbanization, Climates, Plateaus
- Oil, Agriculture, Manufacturing
- Farming, Crops, Livestock
- Oil, Gas, Minerals
- Labour, Taxation, Economy
- Politics, Religion, Society
- Justice, Law, Sharia
- Security, Geopolitics, Middle East
- Education, Literacy, Schools
- Culture, Traditions, Cuisine
- Art, Music, Poetry
- Sports, Recreation, Culture
- Ancient Empire, Persian Culture, Islamic Revolution
- Abbasid Caliphate, 750-821
- Intermezzo, 821-1055, Dynasties
- Renaissance, Culture, History
- Seljuqs, Mongols, Empire
- Mongol Invasion, Persian Empire, Middle East
- Timurids, Turkmen, History
- Shah Abbas, Safavid Dynasty, Persia
- Qajar Dynasty, Persian Empire, Middle East
- Reza Khan, Pahlavi Dynasty, Modernization
- Oil Nationalization, Wartime Economy, Revolution
- White Revolution, Reforms, Shah
- Persian Empire, Middle East, Shiite Islam
- Ayatollah Khamenei, Islamic Republic, Persian Empire
- Ahmadinejad, Conservatives, Power
- Foreign Affairs, Tension, Sanctions
- Nuclear Deal, Sanctions, Diplomacy
Iran in 2006: A Country at a Crossroads
One spring afternoon in 1997, the telephone at the New York Times bureau in Istanbul rang. I was then serving as......
Ireland
Ireland, country of western Europe occupying five-sixths of the westernmost major island of the British Isles.......
- Introduction
- Rivers, Lakes, Coastline
- Flora, Fauna, Ecology
- Celts, English, Religion
- Agriculture, Manufacturing, Services
- Trade, Agriculture, Manufacturing
- Politics, Economy, Society
- Security, Politics, Geography
- Culture, Traditions, Cuisine
- Music, Dance, Traditions
- Sports, Recreation, Culture
- Neolithic, Megaliths, Burial Mounds
- Celts, Mythology, Geography
- Early Christianity, Monasteries, Saints
- Norse, Invasions, Aftermath
- Medieval, Plantations, Conflict
- Shane O'Neill, Rebellion, Tudors
- James I, Plantations, Rebellion
- Restoration, Jacobite War, Politics
- 17th/18th Centuries, Culture, Economy
- Fenianism, Rebellion, Nationalism
- Troubles, Partition, Conflict
- History, Culture, Politics
- Celtic Culture, Landscape, History
- Economy, Politics, History
- Debt Crisis, Economy, Politics
- Social, Religious, Changes
- Leaders, 1922-Present
Iron Act
Iron Act, (1750), in U.S. colonial history, one of the British Trade and Navigation acts; it was intended to stem......
Italo-Turkish War
Italo-Turkish War, (1911â12), war undertaken by Italy to gain colonies in North Africa by conquering the Turkish......
Italy
Italy, country of south-central Europe, occupying a peninsula that juts deep into the Mediterranean Sea. Italy......
- Introduction
- Alps, Mediterranean, Islands
- Rivers, Alps, Po
- Mediterranean, Alpine, Temperate
- Mediterranean, Alpine, Flora
- Culture, Cuisine, Regions
- Latin, Romance, Dialects
- Regions, Culture, Cuisine
- Urbanization, Regions, Culture
- Population, Migration, Aging
- Manufacturing, Tourism, Agriculture
- Economic Growth, Infrastructure, Tourism
- Farming, Crops, Livestock
- Resources, Power, Economy
- Manufacturing, Automotive, Textiles
- Economy, Banking, Euro
- Trade, Manufacturing, Exports
- Services, Tourism, Culture
- Labour, Taxation, Economy
- Roads, Railways, Telecoms
- Politics, Regions, Unification
- Legislature, Politics, Constitution
- Regional, Local Government
- Justice, Legal System, Courts
- Politics, Regions, Constitution
- Security, Geography, Culture
- Education, Literacy, Universities
- Cuisine, Culture, Traditions
- Art, Culture, Heritage
- Music, Opera, Folk
- Art, Culture, Museums
- Media, Publishing, Culture
- Roman Empire, Renaissance, Unification
- Lombards, Byzantines, Unification
- Lombards, Kingdom, Charlemagne
- Popes, Exarchs, 590-800
- Culture, Regions, Unification
- Carolingian, Post-Carolingian, 774-962
- Rome, History, Culture
- Berengar I, Lombards, Papacy
- Mediterranean, Roman Empire, Renaissance
- Renaissance, Art, Literature
- Economy, Society, Culture
- Renaissance, Culture, Cuisine
- Renaissance, City-States, Culture
- Reform, Salian, Emperors
- Papacy, Normans, Renaissance
- Investiture, Papacy, Conflict
- Communes, Medieval, Renaissance
- Renaissance, Unification, Culture
- Frederick I, Barbarossa, Empire
- Institutional Reforms
- Renaissance, Unification, Tourism
- Henry VI, Renaissance, Unification
- Frederick II, Medieval, Papacy
- Wars, Northern, Unification
- Politics, Factions, Regions
- Renaissance, Unification, Papacy
- Renaissance, Art, Cuisine
- Renaissance, City-States, Papacy
- Renaissance, Culture, Cuisine
- Signorie, Popolo, Central/Northern
- Venice, 14th Century, Trade
- Renaissance, Art, Culture
- Economic Reform, Industrialization, Tourism
- Famine, War, Plague
- Renaissance, City-States, Humanism
- City-States, Renaissance, Unification
- Venice, Canals, Gondolas
- Renaissance, Art, Architecture
- Milan, Lombardy, Renaissance
- French Invasion, Unification, Risorgimento
- Savonarola, Florence, Reform
- Renaissance, Art, Culture
- Renaissance, Baroque, Unification
- Renaissance, Papacy, Habsburgs
- Spanish Rule, Renaissance, Cuisine
- Kingdom, Naples, Culture
- Milan, Duchy, Renaissance
- Republic, Venice, Maritime
- Papal States, Vatican City, Rome
- Food, Art, History
- Culture, Economy, Tourism
- Crisis, Baroque, Renaissance
- Enlightenment, Reform, Revolution
- Enlightenment, Reform, Unification
- Revolution, Restoration, Unification
- Republics, 1796-99, Unification
- French Consulate, Revolution, Unification
- Napoleonic, Empire, 1804-14
- Unification, Risorgimento, Cavour
- Rebellions, 1831, Aftermath
- Revolutions, 1848, Unification
- Unification, Risorgimento, Nation-State
- War of 1859, Unification, Cavour
- Garibaldi, Thousand, Unification
- Unification, Culture, Economy
- Unification, Venetia, Rome
- Unification, Fascism, WW2
- Opposition, Politics, Unification
- Land Reform, Agriculture, History
- Unification, Renaissance, Culture
- Unification, Crispi, Risorgimento
- Giolitti, Unification, Politics
- Economy, Industrialization, Tourism
- WWI, Fascism, Unification
- Unification, Risorgimento, Cost
- Economic Crisis, Political Turmoil, Two Red Years
- Fascism, Mussolini, Unification
- Unification, Revolution, Monarchy
- Anti-Fascist, Resistance, Partisans
- Economy, Reforms, Growth
- European Union, Mediterranean, Diplomacy
- WWII, Axis, Allies
- Unification, Fascism, Republic
- Republic, Salo, Occupation
- Partisans, Resistance, WWII
- Post-WWII, Renaissance, Culture
- Cold War, Political Order, Unification
- Economic Miracle, Post-WWII, Industrialization
- Renaissance, Culture, Cuisine
- Economic Stagnation, Labour Militancy, 1960s-70s
- Student Protest, Social Movements, 1960s-80s
- Terrorism, Mafia, Politics
- Politics, Unification, Economy
- Economy, 1980s, Reforms
- Mafia, Organized Crime, Law Enforcement
- Culture, Economy, Politics
- Economy, Manufacturing, Tourism
- Politics, Unification, Renaissance
- Unification, Renaissance, Culture
- Scandal, Economy, Struggles
- Migration, Populism, Crisis
- Immigration, Foreign Policy, EU
itinerarium
itinerarium, a list of villages, towns, cities, and mail stations of the Roman Empire, with the distances between......
Jahangir
Jahangir was the Mughal emperor of India from 1605 to 1627. Prince Salim was the eldest son of the emperor Akbar,......
Jamaica
Jamaica, island country of the West Indies. It is the third largest island in the Caribbean Sea, after Cuba and......
- Introduction
- Tropical, Humid, Rainy
- Afro-Caribbean, Maroons, Taino
- Christianity, Rastafari, Animism
- Coastal, Mountain, Rural
- Economy, Agriculture, Tourism
- Politics, Economy, Society
- Security, Crime, Police
- Music, Cuisine, Religion
- Music, Dance, Art
- Colonialism, Slavery, Independence
- British Rule, Economy, Culture
- Self-Government, Politics, Economy
- Caribbean Island, British Colony, Reggae Music
James Watt on the steam engine
Among the pleasures to be derived from venturing through the early editions of Britannica is the one we think of......
Jameson, Sir Leander Starr, Baronet
Sir Leander Starr Jameson, Baronet was a Southern African statesman who, as a friend and collaborator of Cecil......
Jamestown Colony
Jamestown Colony, first permanent English settlement in North America, located near present-day Williamsburg, Virginia.......
Janssen, Johannes
Johannes Janssen was a Roman Catholic German historian who wrote a highly controversial history of the German people,......
Java
Java, island of Indonesia lying southeast of Malaysia and Sumatra, south of Borneo (Kalimantan), and west of Bali.......
Jefferson, Thomas
Thomas Jefferson was the draftsman of the Declaration of Independence of the United States and the nationâs first......
Jenkinsâ Ear, War of
War of Jenkinsâ Ear, war between Great Britain and Spain that began in October 1739 and eventually merged into......
Jewel, John
John Jewel was an Anglican bishop of Salisbury and controversialist who defended Queen Elizabeth Iâs religious......
Jiménez de Quesada, Gonzalo
Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada was a Spanish conquistador who led the expedition that won the region of New Granada......
John I
John I was the king of Portugal from 1385 to 1433, who preserved his countryâs independence from Castile and initiated......
John II
John II was the king of Portugal from 1481 to 1495, regarded as one of the greatest Portuguese rulers, chiefly......
John III
John III was the king of Portugal from 1521 to 1557. His long reign saw the development of Portuguese seapower......
John Maurice Of Nassau
John Maurice Of Nassau was a Dutch colonial governor and military commander who consolidated Dutch rule in Brazil......
Johnston, Sir Harry Hamilton
Sir Harry Hamilton Johnston was a British explorer, botanist, zoologist, artist, and pioneer colonial administrator.......
Jolliet, Louis
Louis Jolliet was a French Canadian explorer and cartographer who, with Father Jacques Marquette, was the first......
Jonas, Justus
Justus Jonas was a German religious reformer and legal scholar. A colleague of Martin Luther, he played a prominent......
Joris, David
David Joris was a religious reformer, a controversial and eccentric member of the Anabaptist movement. He founded......
Josquin des Prez
Josquin des Prez was one of the greatest composers of Renaissance Europe. Josquinâs early life has been the subject......
Juan Bautista de Anza II
Juan Bautista de Anza II was a Spanish military commander and explorer who led settlers on an overland route from......
Jud, Leo
Leo Jud was a Swiss religious Reformer, biblical scholar, and translator and an associate of Huldrych Zwingli and......
Junker, Wilhelm
Wilhelm Junker was a Russian explorer of the southern Sudan and Central Africa who determined the course of a major......
Jussieu, Joseph de
Joseph de Jussieu was a French botanist who accompanied the French physicist Charles-Marie de la Condamineâs expedition......
justification
justification, in Christian theology, either (1) the act by which God moves a willing person from the state of......
Kaffraria
Kaffraria, the territories along the southeast coast of Africa that were colonized by the Portuguese and the British.......
Kandahar, Battle of
Battle of Kandahar, decisive British victory on September 1, 1880, during the Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878â80).......
Kandyan Convention
Kandyan Convention, agreement in 1815 between the United Kingdom and the chiefs of the kingdom of Kandy in Ceylon......
Kane, Elisha Kent
Elisha Kent Kane was an American physician and Arctic explorer who in 1850 led an unsuccessful expedition to northwestern......
Kant, Immanuel
Immanuel Kant was a German philosopher whose comprehensive and systematic work in epistemology (the theory of knowledge),......
- Introduction
- German Philosopher, Enlightenment, Critique of Pure Reason
- Critic, Rationalism, Enlightenment
- German Philosopher, Enlightenment, Kantianism
- German Philosopher, Critiques, Enlightenment
- German Philosopher, Critique of Practical Reason
- Critique of Judgment, Enlightenment, Philosophy
- German Philosopher, Enlightenment, Critique
Kappel Wars
Kappel Wars, (1529 and 1531), two conflicts of the Swiss Reformation. The name derives from the monastery of Kappel,......
Karlstadt, Andreas
Andreas Karlstadt was a German theologian and early supporter of Martin Luther who later dissented from Lutheran......
Kelsey, Henry
Henry Kelsey was a British mariner and explorer of the Canadian plains who played a significant role in the establishment......
Kenya
Kenya, country in East Africa famed for its scenic landscapes and vast wildlife preserves. Its Indian Ocean coast......
- Introduction
- Climate, Rainfall, Temperature
- Wildlife, Ecosystems, Savannas
- Ethnic Groups, Wildlife, Tourism
- Farming, Livestock, Fisheries
- Roads, Railways, Telecoms
- Politics, Democracy, Elections
- Health, Welfare, Poverty
- Education, Literacy, Schools
- Wildlife, Parks, Museums
- Colonialism, Independence, Wildlife
- British East Africa, Colonization, Wildlife
- East Africa, Protectorate, Wildlife
- Colonial History, Wildlife, Culture
- Colonialism, Mau Mau, Independence
- Moi, Politics, Economy
- Uhuru Kenyattaâs presidency
Khai Dinh
Khai Dinh was the emperor of Vietnam in 1916â25 and an advocate of cooperation with the colonial power, France.......
Khama III
Khama III was a Southern African Tswana (âBechuanaâ in older variant orthography) chief of Bechuanaland who allied......
Khartoum, Siege of
Siege of Khartoum, (March 13, 1884âJanuary 26, 1885), military blockade of Khartoum, capital of the Sudan, by al-MahdÄ«......
King Georgeâs War
King Georgeâs War, (1744â48), American phase of the War of the Austrian Succession, third and inconclusive struggle......
King Philipâs War
King Philipâs War, (1675â76), in British American colonial history, war that pitted Native Americans against English......
King Williamâs War
King Williamâs War, (1689â97), North American extension of the War of the Grand Alliance, waged by William III......
King, Clarence
Clarence King was an American geologist and mining engineer who organized and directed the U.S. Geological Survey......
Kings and Queens of Scotland
Scotland, now part of the United Kingdom, was ruled for hundreds of years by various monarchs. James I, who in......
Kings Mountain, Battle of
Battle of Kings Mountain, battle in the American Revolution, fought on October 17, 1780, that saw an American victory......
Kingsley, Mary Henrietta
Mary Henrietta Kingsley was an English traveler who, disregarding the conventions of her time, journeyed through......
Kino, Eusebio
Eusebio Kino was a Jesuit missionary, cartographer, rancher, and explorer in Spanish service, founder of numerous......
Kirk, Sir John
Sir John Kirk was a Scottish physician, companion to explorer David Livingstone, and a British administrator in......
Knight, Gowin
Gowin Knight was an English scientist and inventor whose work in the field of magnetization led to significant......
Knight, Sarah Kemble
Sarah Kemble Knight was an American colonial teacher and businesswoman whose vivid and often humorous travel diary......
Knox, Henry
Henry Knox was an American general in the American Revolution (1775â83) and the first secretary of war under the......
Knox, John
John Knox was the foremost leader of the Scottish Reformation, who set the austere moral tone of the Church of......
Kon-Tiki
Kon-Tiki, raft in which the Norwegian scientist Thor Heyerdahl and five companions sailed in 1947 from the western......
Kotzebue, Otto von
Otto von Kotzebue was a Russian naval officer who completed three circumnavigations of the Earth, charted much......
Kruger, Paul
Paul Kruger was a farmer, soldier, and statesman, noted in South African history as the builder of the Afrikaner......
Krusenstern, Adam Johann
Adam Johann Krusenstern was a naval officer who commanded the first Russian expedition to explore the Pacific Ocean......
Kuwait
Kuwait, country of the Arabian Peninsula located in the northwestern corner of the Persian Gulf. A small emirate......
La Condamine, Charles-Marie de
Charles-Marie de La Condamine was a French naturalist, mathematician, and adventurer who accomplished the first......
La Pérouse, Jean-François de Galaup, comte de
Jean-François de Galaup, comte de La Pérouse was a French naval officer and navigator who is known for the wide-ranging......
La Rue, Pierre de
Pierre de La Rue was a composer in the Flemish, or Netherlandish, style that dominated Renaissance music, known......
La Salle, René-Robert Cavelier, sieur de
René-Robert Cavelier, sieur de La Salle was a French explorer in North America who led an expedition down the Illinois......