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One of the two surviving complete manuscripts of Liber Eliensis
The Liber Eliensis ("Book of Ely") is a 12th-century English chronicle and history, written in Latin. Composed in three books, it was written at Ely Abbey on the island of Ely in the fenlands of eastern Cambridgeshire. Ely Abbey became the cathedral of a newly formed bishopric in 1109. The Liber covers the period from the founding of the abbey in 673 until the middle of the 12th century, building on a number of earlier historical works. It incorporates documents and stories of saints' lives and is a typical example of a kind of local history produced during the latter part of the 12th century. The longest of the contemporary local histories, it describes the devastation caused by the disorders during the reign of King Stephen, as well as the career of Nigel (Bishop of Ely 1133–69) and his disputes with the king. The two surviving complete manuscripts of the work are complemented by a number of partial manuscripts. A printed version of the Latin text appeared in 1963 and an English translation was published in 2005. The Liber Eliensis is an important source of historical information for the region and period it covers, and particularly for the abbey and bishopric of Ely. (Full article...)
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Rio de Janeiro cableway
... that on its 2012 centenary, the Rio de Janeiro cableway (pictured) was honored with a Google Doodle in Brazil?
... that Anabel was the first Brazilian animation series on Nickelodeon Brazil?
... that although abortion is generally illegal in Sint Maarten, it is legal and accessible "just a walk away across the border" in Saint Martin?
... that because future cancer surgeon Sir Stanford Cade spoke no English on being evacuated to England in the First World War, he wrote his first medical examination in French?
... that German actress Olga Limburg starred alongside Heinz Rühmann in 49 films?
... that in the Kibi Clan Rebellion, Japan lost its hold on the Korean peninsula because of a beautiful woman?
... that Jimmy the raven could open envelopes and ride a motorcycle, appeared in some 1000 films (including It's a Wonderful Life), and earned a Red Cross gold medal?
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In the news


Robin Williams
At least 39 people are killed in a series of landslides in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.
The 41st Chess Olympiad concludes with China winning the open section and Russia winning the women's section of the tournament.
Mathematicians Artur Ávila, Manjul Bhargava, Martin Hairer, and Maryam Mirzakhani are awarded the Fields Medal; Mirzakhani is its first female recipient.
Actor and comedian Robin Williams (pictured) dies at the age of 63.
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan wins Turkey's first direct presidential election.
Ongoing: Ebola outbreak – Gaza conflict – Libyan conflict – Ukrainian unrest
Recent deaths: B. K. S. Iyengar

On this day...


August 22: Feast day of the Queenship of Mary (Roman Catholic Church); Paryushana begins (Svetambar Jains, 2014); Madras Day in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Henry Dunant
1642 – King Charles I of England raised the royal standard at Nottingham, marking the beginning of the First English Civil War.
1864 – The Red Cross movement led by Henry Dunant (pictured) officially began when twelve European nations signed the First Geneva Convention, establishing the International Committee of the Red Cross.
1922 – Irish Civil War: Irish National Army commander-in-chief Michael Collins was assassinated in an ambush while en route through County Cork at the village of Béal na mBláth.
1944 – World War II: Wehrmacht infantry carried out an assault operation against the civilian residents of nine villages located in the Amari Valley on the Greek island of Crete.
2012 – A series of ethnic clashes between the Orma and Pokomo tribes of Kenya's Tana River District resulted in the deaths of at least 52 people.
More anniversaries: August 21 – August 22 – August 23
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It is now August 22, 2014 (UTC) – Reload this page




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Rani Mukerji is looking away from the camera
Rani Mukerji's acting career has been dominated by work in Bollywood films. Mukerji, an Indian actress, made her screen debut with a supporting role in Biyer Phool (1992), and had her first leading role with the drama Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat (1997). In 1998, she achieved success by playing a supporting role in the romance Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. After three years of poorly received films, Mukerji's career prospects improved in 2002 when she played the lead role in Saathiya. For her roles in the 2004 romantic comedy Hum Tum and the drama Yuva, Mukerji became the only actress to win both the Filmfare Award for Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress, respectively, in the same year. She subsequently garnered praise for portraying a blind, deaf and mute woman in Black (2005) and an unfaithful wife in Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006). Following a series of box office flops, Mukerji starred in two successful thrillers—No One Killed Jessica (2011) and Talaash: The Answer Lies Within (2012). (Full list...)
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Thermal power station
A diagram of a typical thermal power station, a type of power plant in which the prime mover is steam driven. Water is heated, turns into steam and spins a steam turbine, which drives an electrical generator. After it passes through the turbine, the steam is condensed in a condenser and recycled to where it was heated; this is known as a Rankine cycle. For a more detailed overview of the process, consult the diagram's description.
Diagram: BillC; modifications: MaCRoEco
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From today's featured article


One of the two surviving complete manuscripts of Liber Eliensis
The Liber Eliensis ("Book of Ely") is a 12th-century English chronicle and history, written in Latin. Composed in three books, it was written at Ely Abbey on the island of Ely in the fenlands of eastern Cambridgeshire. Ely Abbey became the cathedral of a newly formed bishopric in 1109. The Liber covers the period from the founding of the abbey in 673 until the middle of the 12th century, building on a number of earlier historical works. It incorporates documents and stories of saints' lives and is a typical example of a kind of local history produced during the latter part of the 12th century. The longest of the contemporary local histories, it describes the devastation caused by the disorders during the reign of King Stephen, as well as the career of Nigel (Bishop of Ely 1133–69) and his disputes with the king. The two surviving complete manuscripts of the work are complemented by a number of partial manuscripts. A printed version of the Latin text appeared in 1963 and an English translation was published in 2005. The Liber Eliensis is an important source of historical information for the region and period it covers, and particularly for the abbey and bishopric of Ely. (Full article...)
Recently featured: Horse Protection Act of 1970 – Thirty Flights of Loving – Cyclura nubila
Archive – By email – More featured articles...

Did you know...


From Wikipedia's new and recently improved content:

Rio de Janeiro cableway
... that on its 2012 centenary, the Rio de Janeiro cableway (pictured) was honored with a Google Doodle in Brazil?
... that Anabel was the first Brazilian animation series on Nickelodeon Brazil?
... that although abortion is generally illegal in Sint Maarten, it is legal and accessible "just a walk away across the border" in Saint Martin?
... that because future cancer surgeon Sir Stanford Cade spoke no English on being evacuated to England in the First World War, he wrote his first medical examination in French?
... that German actress Olga Limburg starred alongside Heinz Rühmann in 49 films?
... that in the Kibi Clan Rebellion, Japan lost its hold on the Korean peninsula because of a beautiful woman?
... that Jimmy the raven could open envelopes and ride a motorcycle, appeared in some 1000 films (including It's a Wonderful Life), and earned a Red Cross gold medal?
Archive – Start a new article – Nominate an article

 
In the news


Robin Williams
At least 39 people are killed in a series of landslides in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.
The 41st Chess Olympiad concludes with China winning the open section and Russia winning the women's section of the tournament.
Mathematicians Artur Ávila, Manjul Bhargava, Martin Hairer, and Maryam Mirzakhani are awarded the Fields Medal; Mirzakhani is its first female recipient.
Actor and comedian Robin Williams (pictured) dies at the age of 63.
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan wins Turkey's first direct presidential election.
Ongoing: Ebola outbreak – Gaza conflict – Libyan conflict – Ukrainian unrest
Recent deaths: B. K. S. Iyengar

On this day...


August 22: Feast day of the Queenship of Mary (Roman Catholic Church); Paryushana begins (Svetambar Jains, 2014); Madras Day in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Henry Dunant
1642 – King Charles I of England raised the royal standard at Nottingham, marking the beginning of the First English Civil War.
1864 – The Red Cross movement led by Henry Dunant (pictured) officially began when twelve European nations signed the First Geneva Convention, establishing the International Committee of the Red Cross.
1922 – Irish Civil War: Irish National Army commander-in-chief Michael Collins was assassinated in an ambush while en route through County Cork at the village of Béal na mBláth.
1944 – World War II: Wehrmacht infantry carried out an assault operation against the civilian residents of nine villages located in the Amari Valley on the Greek island of Crete.
2012 – A series of ethnic clashes between the Orma and Pokomo tribes of Kenya's Tana River District resulted in the deaths of at least 52 people.
More anniversaries: August 21 – August 22 – August 23
Archive – By email – List of historical anniversaries
It is now August 22, 2014 (UTC) – Reload this page




From today's featured list


Rani Mukerji is looking away from the camera
Rani Mukerji's acting career has been dominated by work in Bollywood films. Mukerji, an Indian actress, made her screen debut with a supporting role in Biyer Phool (1992), and had her first leading role with the drama Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat (1997). In 1998, she achieved success by playing a supporting role in the romance Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. After three years of poorly received films, Mukerji's career prospects improved in 2002 when she played the lead role in Saathiya. For her roles in the 2004 romantic comedy Hum Tum and the drama Yuva, Mukerji became the only actress to win both the Filmfare Award for Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress, respectively, in the same year. She subsequently garnered praise for portraying a blind, deaf and mute woman in Black (2005) and an unfaithful wife in Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006). Following a series of box office flops, Mukerji starred in two successful thrillers—No One Killed Jessica (2011) and Talaash: The Answer Lies Within (2012). (Full list...)
Recently featured: Recessions in the United States – Sega Genesis games – International cricket five-wicket hauls by Shoaib Akhtar
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Thermal power station
A diagram of a typical thermal power station, a type of power plant in which the prime mover is steam driven. Water is heated, turns into steam and spins a steam turbine, which drives an electrical generator. After it passes through the turbine, the steam is condensed in a condenser and recycled to where it was heated; this is known as a Rankine cycle. For a more detailed overview of the process, consult the diagram's description.
Diagram: BillC; modifications: MaCRoEco
Recently featured: Osaka Castle – Benjamin Harrison – Charles Bolden

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