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Cambridge Encyclopedia
Cambridge Encyclopedia Vol. 77
United Service Organizations (USO) - Background, Notable modern entertainers
United States military academies
United States of America (USA)
Unity (Valkyrie) Mitford - Swastika legend
Universal Declaration of Human Rights - Creation, Structure and legal implications, Major principles, Criticism
universal time (UT) - Universal Time and standard time, Measurement, Versions
universalism - In philosophy, In politics, In religion
universe
university - History, Organization, Universities around the world, Selective admissions, Criticism, Related terms, Further Reading
Unix - Overview, History, Standards, Components, Impact, Free Unix-like operating systems, Branding, Common Unix commands
Unter den Linden - Along Unter den Linden
upas tree
Uppsala - History, Politics, Geography, Economy, Universities, Sites of interest, Notable natives
Upsilon Andromedae - Distance and visibility, System components, Planetary system
Ural Mountains
Uralic languages - Bibliography
Urania
uranium - Applications, History, Production and distribution, Compounds
Uranus (astronomy) - Discovery and naming, Planetary rings, Visibility
Uranus (mythology) - The Creation Myth, Cultural context of flint, The planet Uranus, Consorts/Children
Urartu - Name, Discovery, History, Economy and politics, Language, The Urartian legacy
Urban II - Overview, Mirror Universe, Trivia
urbanization - Measures of Urbanization, Urban sprawl, Economic effects, Changing form of urbanization, Planning for urbanization
Urbano Rattazzi
Urbino - Archbishops of Urbino, Majolica, Main sights, People from Urbino, Sources
urea - Physiology
urethritis - Causes, Treatment
uric acid
Urim and Thummim - Device or process, Non-Biblical references, University References, Scriptural Passages Mentioning the Urim and Thummim
urinary system - Physiology, Role in disease, Testing
urine - Composition, Other uses
Urnes Stave Church - History, Iconography, The present building
Ursa Major
Ursa Minor - Constellation Families, Modern constellations
Ursula Andress - Filmography
Ursulines - Role in education
urticaria - Pathophysiology
Uruguay - Administrative divisions, Geography
River Uruguay - People, Music, Business, Technology, Politics, Fiction
Uruk
USA Track and Field
USENET - Introduction, ISPs, news servers, and newsfeeds
Utah - Geography, Economy, Transportation, Law and government, Education, Professional sports teams, Miscellanea
uterus - Development, Pathology, Terminology, Additional images
Uther Pendragon - Epithet, Early Welsh poetry, History of the Kings of Britain, Other medieval literature
Utica
utilitarianism - History of utilitarianism, Types of utilitarianism, Biological explanation for utilitarianism, Criticism and defense of utilitarianism
utility - Cardinal and ordinal utility, Utility functions, Expected utility, Discussion and criticism
Utopia - More's Utopia, Types of utopia, Characteristics of Fictional Utopia, Examples of utopia
utopianism - More's Utopia, Types of utopia, Characteristics of Fictional Utopia, Examples of utopia
Utrecht
Utrecht School
Utrera - Climate
Uttar Pradesh - History, Geography, Constituent regions, Divisions and districts, Population, Languages, Politics, Education, Economy, Arts and crafts
uvula - Swollen Uvula - Uvulitis, Bifid Uvula, Removal of part of Uvula prevent throat infections
Uwe Johnson - Honors, Works
Uxmal - Ancient history, Description of the site, Modern history of the ruins
Uzbekistan - History, Politics, Human rights, Geography, Administrative divisions, Economy, Demographics, Communications, Military, Foreign relations, Culture, Further reading
V(ernon) L(ouis) Parrington - Main Currents in American Thought, As coach
Vaal River - Importance to industry and agriculture, History
Vaasa - History, Major employers, Notable people from Vaasa, Cooperation cities
Vac
vaccination - Triggering immune sensitization, History of vaccinations, Compulsory vaccination and opposition to vaccination
vacuum - Uses, Outer space, Effects on humans and animals, Historical interpretation, Quantum-mechanical definition, Pumping, Outgassing
vacuum deposition
Vaduz
vagina - Anatomy, Functions of the vagina, Menstruation, Sexual activity, Giving birth, Sexual health and hygiene
vaginismus - Primary vaginismus, Secondary vaginismus, Treatment
Val (Logsdon) Fitch
Valdemar Poulsen
Vale of Glamorgan
Valence
Valencia (Spain)
Valencia (Venezuela)
Valenciennes - History, Economy, Administration
Valentina Tereshkova
Valentine Mott
Valentinian I - Life
Valentinian III - Life
Valentino - Biography
Valeri Borzov
Valerius Cordus - Sources
Valhalla - Modern Etymology, Popular Culture
Valladolid
Valles Marineris - Formation, Regions of Valles Marineris
valley - Genesis of valleys, Valley floors, Hollows, Famous valleys, Extraterrestrial valleys
Valley Forge - History, Baron (Freiherr) Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben, Valley Forge Park
Valley of the Kings - Important tombs, Exploration of the Valley of the Kings, Tourism, Recent Events/Discoveries
vampire - Vampire analogies in ancient cultures, Folk beliefs in vampires, Eighteenth century vampire controversy, New England
vampire bat
Van Cliburn - Early years, Tchaikovsky Competition and beyond, Cliburn today, Trivia
Van de Graaff generator - Description, History, Van de Graaff generators on display, Reference, Comparison with other high voltage generators
Van Morrison - Biography, Influence, John Minihan, Awards and Recognition, Discography
Van Wyck Brooks
vanadium
Vance (Oakley) Packard - The Hidden Persuaders, Impact and importance of his work, Publications
Vance Randolph - Works
Vancouver - History, Geography, Demographics, Economy, Law and order, Education, Architecture, Arts and culture, Sports and recreation, Media
Vandals - Origins, History, Vandalic language
Vanessa Bell - Early life, Life inside the Bloomsbury Group
Vanessa Redgrave - Ancestry and Family, Stage career, Film career, Political activism, Awards, Filmography
vanilla - History, Chemistry, Uses, Specific types of vanilla
vanitas
Vannes
Vannevar Bush - Career, The Memex, Conservative approach, Personal life
Vannoccio (Vincenzio Agustino Luca) Biringuccio
Vanua Levu - Geography, Demographics and economic activities, Politics, History
Vanuatu - History, Politics, Administrative divisions, Foreign relations, Geography, Demographics, Religion, Culture, Miscellaneous topics, Miscellany
variable star - Discovery history, Variable star nomenclature, Classification, Intrinsic variable stars, Extrinsic variable stars
variance - Definition, Properties, Approximating the variance of a function, Population variance and sample variance, Generalizations
varicose veins - Symptoms
Varna - Sights, Education, Twin cities
varnish - Components of Classic Varnish, Types
Vasa (Sweden)
Vasco da Gama - Background, Exploration before da Gama, Second voyage, Legacy
vascular plant
vascular tissue
Vaslav Nijinsky - Early Life and Work, Marriage, Decline, and Demise, Figure in Popular Culture, Headline text
vassal - Western vassalage, Compare
Vatican City - The territory, The Head of State, Government, Geography, Demographics, Foreign relations, Culture, Crime, Transport and communications
vaudeville - History, Related forms, Notable vaudeville performers
vault - Vault (activity), Vault (fiction), Vault (people and companies), Vault (physical articles)
vector (mathematics) - Mathematics and Physics, Philosophy, Computer Science, Biology, Miscellaneous
vector (medicine) - Mathematics and Physics, Philosophy, Computer Science, Biology, Miscellaneous
vector graphics - Overview, Motivation, Typical primitive objects, Vector operations, Printing, 3D modeling
Ved (Parkash) Mehta - Selected works
Vedanta - Source texts, Sub-schools of Vedanta, List of teachers
veduta
Vegemite - History, Typical preparation, Nutritional information, Brand, Australian Slang, Popular culture
vegetable - Etymology, Importance of vegetables in the diet, Colour of vegetables and fruit, Storage of vegetables
vegetarianism - Terminology and varieties of vegetarianism, Vegetarian cuisine, Motivations and benefits, Health effects, Demographics, Vegetarian clothing
vegetative reproduction - Natural vegetative structures, Horticultural aspects
Veii
vein - Function, Anatomy, Notable veins and vein systems, Medical interest, Color
Vejle - History, Sports and culture
Vela
veld(t) - Highveld and Lowveld
Velingrad - History
velocity - Explanation, Polar coordinates
velvet worm - Description, Behaviour, Evolution
Venda
Venetian School - Composers, References and further reading
Veneto - Notable people from Veneto, Language, Notes and references, Provinces, History, Politics, Economy, Climate, Main tourist attractions
Venezuela - Origin of Venezuela, History of colonization, Administrative divisions, Geography, Economy, Demographics, Public health, National symbols
Venice - History, Transport, Demographics, Main sights, Sinking of Venice
Venlo - Population centres, The city of Venlo
Venn diagram - Origins, Similar diagrams, Extensions to higher numbers of sets, Classroom Use
Venus (astronomy) - Structure, Orbit and rotation, Observation, Studies of Venus, Research with space probes, Venus in human culture
Venus (mythology) - Epithets, In post-ancient art
Venus Express - History, Instrumentation, Important events and discoveries, See Also
Venus Williams - Grand Slam singles finals, Titles (45)
Vera (Mary) Brittain - Biographies
Veracruz
Vercors
verdigris
Vergina - History
verismo - Other usages
vermiculite - Commercial manufacture of exfoliated vermiculite, Fireproofing
Vermont - Geography, History, Demographics, Transportation, Law and government, Education, Professional sports teams, Miscellaneous topics, Notable Vermonters
vermouth
Verner (Edward) Suomi
Verney Lovett Cameron
Vernon (Benjamin) Mountcastle - Bibliography
Vernon (Phillips) Watkins
Vernon Duke - Musical theater credits
Vernon Lee - Works
Verona - History, Demographics, Monuments, Notable people, Sister cities
Veronica Franco - Life as a courtesan, Written records, Film portrayal
Verrazano-Narrows Bridge - History, Bridge usage, The Verrazano in popular culture
Versailles - A seat of power, Transport
verse - Popular music
vertebral column - Curves, Surfaces
vertical integration - Three types, Examples
vertigo
Verulamium
Very Large Array - Characteristics, Past and future, Popular culture, Visiting, Named after the Very Large Array
Vespasian - Year of Four Emperors, Vespasian as emperor, Views on Vespasian
Vespers - Current use, Historical development of Vespers before the Second Vatican Council, Musical settings of Vespers
Vesta (astronomy)
Vesta (mythology) - Vestales, Vestalia, Household Worship of Vesta
Vesta Tilley - Early years, Stardom, Wartime effort, Retirement
Vevey
VHS - Technical details, Variations, Signal standards, Tape lengths, VHS vs. Betamax, Decline of VHS
vibraphone - Technique, Vibraphone performers, Media
Vic Feather
vicar - Roman Catholic, Anglican, Notable vicars, Lutheran usage
Vicchio
Vicente Aleixandre
Vicente Espinel - Sources
Vicenza - Main sights, Famous people from Vicenza, Sources and external links
viceroy - Under the monarchs of Spain, British Empire and Commonwealth, Other colonial viceroyalties
Vichy - Administration, Economy, Miscellaneous, Sources
Vicki Baum
Vicky
Victor (Francis) Hess
Victor (Marie) Hugo - Early life and influences, Early poetry and fiction, Theatrical work, Mature fiction, Political life and exile
Victor Balaguer
Victor Borge - Biography, Discography
Victor Cousin - Biography, Philosophy, Bibliography
Victor F(rederick) Weisskopf
Victor Fleming - MGM, Filmography as Director (Partial)
Victor Herbert - Life and career, Recent recordings
Victor Papanek
Victor Pelevin - Selected bibliography
Victor Wolfgang Von Hagen
Victor Young - Work on Broadway, Sources
Victoria - Name, People, Mythology, Place names, Earth, Mars, Geography, Species, Structures and landmarks, Transport &
Victoria (Canada) - Name, People, Mythology, Place names, Earth, Mars, Geography, Species, Structures and landmarks, Transport &
Victoria (Seychelles) - Name, People, Mythology, Place names, Earth, Mars, Geography, Species, Structures and landmarks, Transport &
Victoria Abril - Filmography, Trivia
Victoria and Albert Museum - History, Collections
Victoria Cross (VC) - Historical background, Awards, Victoria Cross after 2000, Annuity, Forfeited VCs, Theft of the VC, Official collections
Victoria Falls - History, The falls, Below the falls, The railway bridge, Tourism, National parks
Victoria Island
Victoria Peak - Alternative Chinese names, Peak Tower, Restaurants, Lung Fu Shan Trail, Transportation
Victoria Wood
Victoria Woodhull - Early life, Female broker, Newspaper editor, Presidential candidate, Views on abortion and eugenics, Death, Publications
Victorien Sardou - Select bibliography
video - Description, Characteristics of video streams, Video formats, External Links
videoconferencing - History, Technology, Issues, Standards, Impact on the general public, Impact on education
videotape - History
videotex - History, Minitel, CEPT, Comparison to the Internet today
Vidkun (Abraham Lauritz Jonsson) Quisling - Early life, The Nasjonal Samling party, German invasion and coup d'etat, Arrest and trial
Vienna - History, Subdivision, Politics, Religions, Culture, Education, Transportation, Leisure activities, International organisations in Vienna
Vienna Circle - History of the Vienna Circle, The Vienna Circle manifesto, Unified Science, The elimination of metaphysics
Vientiane - Administration, Geography, History, Sights, Colleges and universities, Transportation, See Also
Vietnam - History, Geography and climate, Government and politics, Subdivisions, Economy, Transport, Demographics, Culture, Education, Media
Vietnam War - Background, The Diem Era, 1955-1963, Escalation and Americanization, 1963-1968
Viggo Mortensen - Acting career, Bibliography, Visual arts, Discography, Background
Vigo - Economics, Demography, Higher education, Cultural movements and the arts, Museums
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit - Further reading
Vikram Seth - Background, Personal life, Writing, Published works, Prizes and awards
Viktor (Emil) Frankl - Life before 1945, Life after 1945, Miscellaneous, Bibliography
Viktor Kaplan - Life
Viktor Meyer - Career, Further reading
Viktor Onopko
Viktor Schreckengost
Viktor Yushchenko - Central banker, Prime Minister, "Our Ukraine" leader and political portrait, Presidential election of 2004, President
Vila
Vila Real - Parishes, City of Vila Real
Vilfredo Pareto - Brief Biography, More biography, Pareto's works, and legacy
Vilhjalmur Stef - Explorations, Literature
Villahermosa - The city, Places of interest, Geography and natural resources, Education
villanelle - Derivation, The villanelle in English, Form, Examples
Vilnius - History, Coat of arms of Vilnius city, Geography and population, Tourism, Economy, Religion, Climate, Transport
Vincent (Leonard) Price - Biography, Filmography, Notes
Vincent (Willem) van Gogh - Biography, Medical records, Work, Legacy
Vincent Auriol - Early life and politics, Postwar life and presidency
Vincent Novello
Vincent Sherman
Vincent Voiture
Vincente Minnelli - Filmography
Vincenzo Bellini - Life, Works, Other important Bel Canto opera composers
Vincenzo Cardarelli
Vincenzo Gioberti - Biography
Vincenzo Monti - Works
vinegar - Production, Types of vinegar, Culinary uses, Medicinal uses, Cleaning, Agricultural and horticultural uses, Miscellaneous
V - Historical accounts, Localization debate, Other usages
Vinoba Bhave - Early life, Freedom struggle, Religious and social work, Later life and death, Awards, Quotes
Vinson Massif - First ascent from East Face
vinyl - Polymers, Etymology and other uses
viola - The form of the viola, Playing the viola, Tuning, Viola music, Violists
violet - People, In BDSM sex, In biology, In geography, In music, In fiction
Violet Florence Martin - Early life, Writings and Companionship with Edith Somerville, Collaborative Novels
Violeta Parra
Violette Verdy
violin - History of the violin, Violin construction and mechanics, Tuning, Bows, Playing the violin, Musical styles, Fiddle
viper
viper's bugloss
Virgil (Garnett) Thomson
Virgin Birth - Philosophical controversy, Alleged late appearance in the New Testament, Mary's immaculate conception
Virginia (Mildred) Satir - Biographical information, Professional work history, Major Accomplishments and contributions
Virginia (Minnesota) - Geography, History, Demographics, Law and government, Important cities and towns, Education, Professional sports teams, Trivia
Virginia (state) - Geography, History, Demographics, Law and government, Important cities and towns, Education, Professional sports teams, Trivia
Virginia Apgar
Virginia Dare - Competing claims, Fiction, Things named after Virginia Dare
Virginia Johnson - Children's cars, Adult cars
viroid - Taxonomy
virtual particle - Virtual particles in Feynman diagrams, Virtual particles in the vacuum, History
virtual reality - Background, Future, Impact, Challenges
virus - Discovery, Origins, Classification, Structure, Replication, Lifeform debate, Viruses and disease, Applications, Etymology
viscacha
viscose - Industrial Applications
viscosity - Newton's theory, Viscosity of Materials, Can solids have a viscosity?, Bulk viscosity, Eddy viscosity
viscount - Etymology, Viscount in Britain and the Commonwealth, Continental forms of the title, Equivalent western titles
Viseu - History and Tourism, Geography, Demograpics, Education, Parishes
Vishnu - Vishnu in Smriti and Shruti, Names
vision - Arts, Various
vision mixer - Explanation, Capabilities and usage in TV Productions, Operation, Setup, Manufacturers of vision mixers
Visual Basic - Derivative languages, Language features, Controversy, Evolution of Visual Basic
Vita Sackville-West - Early life, Personal life, marriage and bisexuality, Well known writings, Selected bibliography, Further reading
vitalism - Development of vitalism, Mesmerism, Vitalism in the foundations of chemistry, Vitalism in psychology
Vitebsk - History, Sights, Natives of Vitebsk
Viti Levu - Geography and economy, Localities, Politics, History
Vito (Anthony) Marcantonio - Early life, Congressional career, Political Ideology and Relationship with Other Political Parties and Movements, Later life
Vito Volterra
Vitruvius - Reference works
Vittore Carpaccio
Vittorino da Feltre
Vittorio de Sica - Life, Selected filmography
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