which historical personages in Europe and America drank which alcoholic beverages, eg Winston Churchilol,JFK?
Q. details about drinking habits of British Prime Ministers and American Presidents sorry about misspelling 'Churchill' I would also be interested in the drinking habits of Hitler, Stalin, and Mussolini. I read somewhere that Hitler sometimes drank a glass of white wine, but otherwise abstained from alcohol.
Asked by james f - Tue Jun 3 04:19:16 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Well, as I am English I'm not too certain about US Presidents, although I do know that LBJ was addicted to the soda Fresca (although earlier in his life he had been a heavy drinker of alcoholic beverages) see: British Prime Ministers (I have included each Prime Minister's dates in office after their name): Winston Churchill (1940-1945) Churchill was an extremely heavy drinker. In his book, "The Prime Minister, the office and its holders since 1945," Peter Hennessy records that Churchill drank (scotch) whisky and soda in the morning, changing to brandy in the afternoon and continuing for the remainder of the day. Clement Attlee (1945-1951) I can find no evidence of Attlee being a conspicous drinker. Apparently a photograph exists of… [cont.]
Answered by Harold - Tue Jun 3 09:53:31 2008

Do you know where there are any personages of historical significance around here?
Q. Do you know where there are any personages of historical significance around here?
Asked by Lemmiwinks the Gerbil King - Sat Oct 10 20:11:48 2009 - - 6 Answers - 1 Comments

A. Did someone call me???
Answered by Never fear, nana's here! - Sat Oct 10 20:15:10 2009

Which historical figures do you despise the most?
Q. Which currently deceased historical personage do you feel the most contempt for and why do you feel this way?
Asked by shadowyfigure - Mon May 11 20:19:26 2009 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Julius Caesar. I know, extremely odd choice when there are so many horrible people out there (Stalin, Hitler, etc.) But at least all of those people made no secret of where they stood, their policies were fairly straightforward, and they often believed they were doing the right thing (at the very least they stood by their convictions) Caesar, on the other hand, was the eptiome of a dirty politician, constantly shifting his stance and what he said, changing allies, pandering to the people in an attempt to gain power to himself while claiming he was a "man of the people." And beyond that, never in a history has someone's role been so ridiculously over-rated. Caesar was not a true military genius. His victories in Gaul were more due to the… [cont.]
Answered by Greg the History Addict - Mon May 11 20:48:06 2009

need to write about an important World Historical Personage (not an American) who lived between 1815 and 1990?
Q. any ideas on someone who there is alot to write about??
Asked by Ethan A - Fri Jul 17 19:12:14 2009 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. How about Tecumseh of the Shawnee, he created an alliance of many tribes in an attempt to save their lands and rights. Geronimo of the Chiricahua Apache, he fought winning wars with the Americans and Mexicans at the same time, and rarely had more than 50 men in his fighting force.
Answered by Roman C - Sat Jul 18 23:18:50 2009

If you could talk to any celebrity,past or present, or any historical personage, who would it be and why?
Q. If you could talk to any celebrity,past or present, or any historical personage, who would it be and why?
Asked by curious_Dalton - Tue Feb 14 13:33:56 2006 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Emporer Norton - legend Veronica Franco - absolutely fascinating Raphael - died young, lived fully Thomas Ince - did Hearst really kill him? Caius Cassius - what really drove him through a loop?
Answered by unablondenina - Tue Feb 14 15:10:17 2006

what is your favorite historical personage?
Q. what is your favorite historical personage?
Asked by escapar adond3??? - Thu Jul 30 18:13:54 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Robert E Lee
Answered by Stephen - Thu Jul 30 18:16:54 2009

Was Charlotte de Berry a real historical personage?
Q. According to Wikipedia and other sources she was a famous pirate of the mid seventeenth century: Yet at least one on-line source claims she was a nineteenth century literary invention: Any pirate experts or historians have a take on this, was she real or mythical? Thanks. Well, I suppose I should have asked if anyone knows of any historical references to her that predate 1836, which is where she first appears in the historical record apparently. It is hard for me to imagine that a famous pirate has zero citations in any records until two centuries after her life, I mean, we aren't talking the dark ages here. :)
Asked by unitedcats2004 - Mon Sep 29 10:07:47 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. according to the history, she really existed and since she died young, nobody can verify her existence until lately with some records on her birthdate and such. her existence was doubted and she became a part of sailors' stories, exaggerating her woes and fights, thus, considered her to be a mythical figure.
Answered by ambitiouzzz... - Mon Sep 29 12:20:39 2008

What does this instruction mean?
Q. Pretend that you are a famous historical personage and that it is your birthday. Imagine that you are about to blow out the candles on your birthday cake and are making 3 secret wishes. Formulate the wishes in such a way that, had they been realized, history would have taken an entirely different course, and the history books would have to be written. Does that mean if the historical person knew about something it would make history different or does it mean to make up something and if it were to come true history would be different?
Asked by GatorBoy - Mon Apr 27 22:53:47 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It means think of three wishes that, if they actually came true, would completely change the course of history for Example, Robert E. Lee wishes he won the war, it comes true and there might still be slaves in the south and the southern states are no longer apart of America and plenty of the stuff in our history books would have to be changed.
Answered by meria - Mon Apr 27 22:59:44 2009

What would you accept as proof of Jesus's existence?
Q. Please keep in mind you will have to apply the same standard of evidence to all other historical personages of Jesus's era.
Asked by Morganie - Fri Nov 30 21:15:41 2007 - - 27 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I believe that Jesus may have existed... but i do not believe that he was what he said he was, or even said what people believe he was
Answered by Atomic New Theory - Fri Nov 30 21:19:19 2007

Help with the book Sense and Sensability?
Q. I'm writting an essay on the book and don't understand how to answer the following questions: -an analytical view of the book, noting how historical or how fictional the work actually is. how much of the history is rewritten to accomodate to the plot? Are the actions or views of historical personages changed in the process of weaving the plot? -a critical comment on how well the book stands as a work of fiction. How finely woven is the plot? Are the characters developed fully? Is there a crisis and a resolution in the plot? Etc. -A specicic analysis of one or two key characters or of a theme Please help. I read the book but i'm a horrible reader... please help :(
Asked by Ash - Sat Nov 14 10:24:43 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Read this. The second paragraph talks about history.: This section is on characters: If you look to the left, you can click on summaries for the chapters and lots of other things. Be sure you don't copy! Your teacher will definitely know! If you don't understand the summaries, ask about that here or ask your parents or friends to explain it. Good luck!!! P.S. If you haven't seen it, rent the movie! It will help.
Answered by Digirb - Sat Nov 14 12:10:15 2009

Che Guevara's image licensed?
Q. I just heard that Che's image, seen on millions of T-shirts, is copyrighted and/or licensed! Incredible to this admirer of Che! Who holds the license? And, is it possible to license an image of a historical personage?!
Asked by jimthecelt - Thu Jan 29 16:47:45 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. If you create a piece of art, you own the copyright to that art. So if I draw a picture of George Washington, then I own the rights to that picture and all reproductions of that picture. That doesn't mean I own every piece of art that features George Washington! So if you create a new T-shirt with an original drawing of Che, then you own that image. But if you copy the popular one you see on all the T-shirts, you are breaking copyright laws.
Answered by dnafairy - Thu Jan 29 17:03:38 2009

AP english comp?
Q. i need some suggestions on a prompt about an argumentative paper. here is the prompt it is the individual's responsibility to society to sacrifice himself/herself to the greater good of society. you may agree or disagree, but you must present clear and researched arguments, supported by reflection and commentary. the student may choose either a fictional character or a historical personage (deceased) and write a 10-12 page essay...bla bla bla haha. i just need some suggestions on a character. help?
Asked by court_myers - Fri Mar 16 12:20:11 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Our military troops are a good example.
Answered by watanake - Fri Mar 16 12:31:52 2007

Does this explain the book of Revelation?
Q. It seems as if there was something lovable even about this monster, which led a freedman to remain faithful to the last, and his two old nurses and cast-off concubine to care affectionately for his remains, and for a long time there were not wanting hands to strew his grave with spring and autumn flowers and to display his effigy (Suet. lvii). But, whether from the strange circumstances of his death, or the subsequent terrible confusion in the Roman world, or from whatever cause, there soon arose a belief that Nero had not really died, but was living somewhere in retirement or had fled among the Parthians, and that he was destined in a short time to return and bring great calamity upon his enemies or the world (quasi viventis et brevi… [cont.]
Asked by jrrose - Sun Sep 28 23:07:13 2008 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Yes, this is the general view by scholars. It's also what is mentioned in the Oxford Annotated Bible. Also, "seven heads are seven mountains on which the woman [the Great Whore of Babylon] is seated" - the seven hills of Rome. The Whore of Babylon is Rome itself.
Answered by The Doctor - Sun Sep 28 23:15:41 2008

If you were traveling through time in a phone booth...?
Q. What personage of historical significance would you like to kidnap?
Asked by Handsomestranger - Mon Apr 7 21:08:55 2008 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Hitler maybe...I'm not a violent person, just curious. I'm curious to see if I could fit a pineapple up his rump.
Answered by Wonder Woman 2 - Mon Apr 7 21:53:59 2008

Christians and Muslims , plz read the below to find out what Mr.Paul Kurtz said and your commence on that ?
Q. The Bible, Qur'an, and other classical documents are full of contradictions and factual errors. They were written by human beings in ancient civilizations, expressing the scientific and moral speculations of their day. They do not convey the eternal word of God, but rather the yearnings of ancient tribes based on oral legends and received doctrines; as such, they are hardly relevant to all cultures and times. The Old and New Testaments are not accurate accounts of historical events. The reliability of the Old Testament is highly questionable in the events and personages it depicts; Moses, Abraham, Joseph, etc. are largely uncorroborated by historical evidence. As for the New Testament, scholarship has shown that none of its authors knew… [cont.]
Asked by Thomas Alva Eddison - Thu Oct 5 15:33:41 2006 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You are barking up the wrong Tree, you are addressing this to a bunch of: irreversible Morons who still deep down believe that a bad Woman (Witches) should be burned to a crisp at a stake. stubbornly clinging to the misconception that a( God ) will save their Hypocritical lives, if they live by a Book even Stanley Kubrick had a problem with not to mention Stanislaw Lem. and furthermore wont listen to anything or anybody, even if it hits them on their head, and I do include Meteors the size of Manhatten.
Answered by tyler durden - Thu Oct 5 15:52:13 2006

Choose your character, and entrance music, to a CM "Halloween" MASQUERADE Ball?
Q. Please accept this formal invitation, all patrons of the Classical Music Forum, to a celebratory "Halloween" masquerade ball. Am sure everyone will most heartily enjoy themselves. To insure its most entertaining success, please be advised that everyone is expected to choose an historical, classical music character, coming dressed in an appropriate costume; and let me know before Friday, October 30, 2009, what exemplary music selection you wished to be performed upon your announced entrance. Your chosen character may be any personage, past or present: composer, singer, instrumentalist, conductor, a well-known relative of any of these, whatever delights you. Your entrance music need only relate in some meaningful way to your… [cont.]
Asked by Alberich - Tue Oct 27 15:29:09 2009 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments

A. such an awesome concept!!! OK I had to wrestle with this, I finally decided on Bartok's Bluebeard's Castle. It was a toss up between this and Wozzeck! I chose Bluebeard's Castle as she had no idea what she was walking into as she opened the first door to the torture chamber. She just blindly accepted Bluebeard as her lover. . . poor girl So, as a halloween character I'd come down as Judit (yea I'm a guy) singing the response to her reaction to opening the first door (i.e. the torture chamber doors) That to me is chilling. . .
Answered by Surfabilly - Tue Oct 27 21:59:44 2009

Tuscany spa on San Giuliano (Pisa)?
Q. Journeying around Monti Pisani like 200 years ago Journeying on to Florence through the Tuscan countryside around Monti Pisani: Lucca, Pisa and other delightful towns dot the road to Pisa where who are guested of the Agostini family Villa di Corliano. The family - and 2 resident ghosts - still welcome guest at the Villa, much as it they were at the height of its fame in the 1770 s. The stay at Bagni di Pisa (health giving waters are still offered to an international clientele) and visit Pisa during one of the city s festivals, staying at the Agostini Pisa Palace to enjoy the best view of the festivities San Ranieri festivities - Pisa Lungarno The Villa has hosted many illustrious guests such as Gustavus III of Sweden, Federico IV… [cont.]
Asked by agoseta - Tue May 16 17:10:51 2006 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

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Answered by italian05! - Tue May 16 21:48:45 2006

HELP ME WITH MY COLLEGE ESSSAY PRETTY PRETTY PLEASE! I JUST NEED SOME IDEAS/SUGESTIONS!?
Q. common essays: - a major personal experience, achievement, risk or ethical dilemma you have faced and its impact on you. - an issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its importance to you. - an individual who has deeply impacted you and why. - a fictional character, historical personage, or create work that has profoundly influenced you and why. i have to do a rough draft for my college essay for tomorrow, when its due. i have no idea what to write about! i have no major personal experiences, i dont have any achievements, im not sure of any personal/local/national/i nternational concerts, no one really impacts me, & no fictional character or whatever has influenced me :[ i want to do the first one. but like i… [cont.]
Asked by hi (: - Tue Sep 15 16:53:41 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

Jehovah God s Word Is Alive, The Rich Man and Lazarus What Really Is the Lesson?
Q. Jesus christ often taught a lesson by telling a story. Here is how Jesus began one famous story: A certain man was rich, and he used to deck himself with purple and linen, enjoying himself from day to day with magnificence. But a certain beggar named Lazarus used to be put at his gate, full of ulcers and desiring to be filled with the things dropping from the table of the rich man. Yes, too, the dogs would come and lick his ulcers. So Jesus simply said a certain man was rich, dressed expensively and ate well, while Lazarus was hungry, covered with ulcers and licked by dogs. Was this a story about real people? No. The Catholic Jerusalem Bible in a footnote explains that this is a parable in story form without reference to any historical… [cont.]
Asked by seemorebetter - Thu Oct 8 07:06:27 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The story is obviously not meant to be literal, since Abraham was dead, and was not in heaven and "the dead know not any thing." (Ecclesiastes 9:5, King James Version) And before Christ himself went back to heaven, "no man hath ascended up to heaven." (John 3:13, King James Version) David was not in heaven, neither was Abraham, nor Abraham's "bosom." (Acts 2:34) And if the rich man was in the flames of Hell, why would he ask for a drink of water? The water would have evaporated before it could do him any good. So, this was obviously a parable. And as a parable, it shows (among other things) that God has no regard for the haughty, self-righteous theologians of the world (or any other haughty, self-righteous people), and prefers the… [cont.]
Answered by bar_enosh - Thu Oct 8 09:39:34 2009

HELP ME WITH MY COLLEGE ESSSAY PRETTY PRETTY PLEASE! I JUST NEED SOME IDEAS/SUGESTIONS!?
Q. common essays: - a major personal experience, achievement, risk or ethical dilemma you have faced and its impact on you. - an issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its importance to you. - an individual who has deeply impacted you and why. - a fictional character, historical personage, or create work that has profoundly influenced you and why. i have to do a rough draft for my college essay for tomorrow, when its due. i have no idea what to write about! i have no major personal experiences, i dont have any achievements, im not sure of any personal/local/national/i nternational concerts, no one really impacts me, & no fictional character or whatever has influenced me :[ i want to do the first one. but like i… [cont.]
Asked by hi (: - Tue Sep 15 18:53:20 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments