EarthBound (Mother 2) EarthBound EarthBound, known in Japan as Mother 2, is a Super Nintendo console role-playing game by Ape Inc. and Nintendo, noted for its modern setting, humor, and cult following.
Earthrise — the Apollo 8 photograph that reshaped views of our planet Earthrise Iconic 1968 photograph of Earth taken from lunar orbit during Apollo 8; a widely reproduced image that influenced science, culture and the modern environmental movement.
Ecchi: suggestive sexual content in Japanese manga and anime Ecchi Ecchi is a Japanese term used for playful or suggestive sexual content in manga and anime—less explicit than hentai, often featuring innuendo, partial nudity, fan service, and come…
Ecclesiastes: overview, themes, and historical background Ecclesiastes Summary of Ecclesiastes, a wisdom book of the Hebrew Bible: authorship, structure, major themes (vanity, mortality, enjoyment), historical context, and its influence in religious a…
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ECW (WWE): the revived Extreme Championship Wrestling brand ECW (WWE) Overview of WWE's ECW brand (2006–2010): origins, format, key performers, differences from the original promotion, and its influence on modern professional wrestling.
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Eddie Brock — Venom's Human Host and Marvel Antihero Eddie Brock Eddie Brock is the most famous host of the alien symbiote known as Venom, a complex Marvel Comics character who evolved from Spider-Man antagonist to standalone antihero across com…
Edmund Pevensie Edmund Pevensie, a principal character in C. S. Lewis's Chronicles of Narnia, undergoes a notable arc of betrayal, repentance, and growth across several books and adaptations.
Egerton Gospel: an early non‑canonical Gospel fragment Egerton Gospel Fragmentary papyri known as the Egerton Gospel preserve four short narratives about Jesus; dated by paleography to the 2nd century and important for studies of early Christian dive…
Egon Spengler (Ghostbusters character) Egon Spengler Fictional parapsychologist and original Ghostbuster known for his scientific approach, inventions and appearances in the films, animated series and video game adaptations.
Raising Rose: Louisa May Alcott's Eight Cousins and Victorian Child-Rearing Eight Cousins Explores Louisa May Alcott's Eight Cousins and Rose Campbell's upbringing, examining Victorian child-rearing, education, health, and family dynamics in the 1875 novel and its influ…
El amor brujo (Manuel de Falla) El amor brujo One-act ballet-pantomime by Manuel de Falla inspired by Andalusian gypsy tradition, famed for its 'Ritual Fire Dance' and for blending flamenco elements with classical orchestratio…
El Gato Negro — Mexican‑American comic book vigilante legacy El Gato Negro El Gato Negro is a Mexican‑American superhero identity created by Richard Dominguez for Azteca Productions. Two generations adopt the name to fight crime in South Texas and reflect…
El Toro (Six Flags Great Adventure) A wooden roller coaster at Six Flags Great Adventure known for its steep first drop, strong airtime, and fast, sustained ride profile.
Elbow Beach (album) Elbow Beach is the third solo studio album by English singer Louise, released 31 July 2000. Named for the beach where she honeymooned, it features personal lyrics, pop/R&B producti…
Eldest — second novel in the Inheritance Cycle Eldest Eldest is the second novel in Christopher Paolini’s Inheritance Cycle. It continues Eragon’s journey with expanded worldbuilding, parallel storylines, and themes of training, ident…
Electra Heart (album) Electra Heart is the second studio album by Marina and the Diamonds, released 27 February 2012. A conceptual electropop record about female archetypes, it received mixed reviews an…
Elite Beat Agents (video game) Elite Beat Agents Elite Beat Agents is a rhythm-action game for the Nintendo DS. Players use the touch screen to tap, slide, and spin to the beat while comic-style vignettes and Western pop songs ac…
Ella Enchanted Ella Enchanted is a 1997 young-adult fantasy retelling of Cinderella by Gail Carson Levine, centered on a heroine cursed with obedience; it was adapted as a 2004 film starring Anne…
Emblem of Ethiopia Description, symbolism, history and uses of the national emblem of Ethiopia: a yellow five-pointed star with radiating rays on a blue shield, and its evolution from imperial and so…
Eminem — Albums discography overview Eminem albums discography A concise guide to Eminem's albums: studio records, notable compilations, EP/video releases, themes, and career phases from his debut to recent work.
Eminem singles discography Comprehensive overview of Eminem's singles: formats, notable releases, chart impact, sales and distinctions across his career as a lead and featured artist.
Emma (novel) Emma is a comic novel by Jane Austen, published in 1815. It follows Emma Woodhouse in the English village of Highbury as she learns about love, social class, and the limits of matc…
Emmanuelle — character, novel and film series Emmanuelle Emmanuelle is a fictional heroine created by Emmanuelle Arsan whose novel and subsequent films launched a major international erotic franchise and influenced how sexuality was depi…
Emotion (song) A pop ballad written by the Gibb brothers, first recorded by Samantha Sang in 1977 and later covered by Destiny's Child in 2001; noted for its falsetto backing and themes of longin…
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Encore (Eminem album) Encore (album) Encore is the fifth studio album by Eminem, released in November 2004. It blends satire, political commentary and personal songs, produced with Dr. Dre and others, and drew mixed r…
Encore Une Fois – The Greatest Hits A 2000 compilation by German dance act Sash! collecting their most successful singles from the late 1990s with remixes and previously unreleased tracks.
Encyclical: circular letter in Christian tradition Encyclical An encyclical is a formal ecclesiastical circular letter first used by bishops and later associated with papal teaching; it explains doctrine, offers guidance, and shapes church pr…
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Encyclopædia Britannica A concise, balanced account of the Encyclopædia Britannica: its scope, editorial structure, historical development from print to digital, uses, and distinguishing features.
Encyclopedia Americana — overview, history, and uses Encyclopedia Americana A long-established American general encyclopedia in English, now published by Scholastic; covers broad subjects in multi-volume print and digital formats for libraries, schools, an…
Encyclopédie (1751–1772): Diderot, d'Alembert and the French Enlightenment Encyclopédie A concise encyclopedia article about the Encyclopédie, the landmark French Enlightenment reference edited by Denis Diderot and Jean le Rond d'Alembert (1751–1772).
End of Days: religious concept, cultural themes, and modern uses End of days An overview of 'End of Days' as an eschatological idea and cultural motif, its imagery, historical roots, and appearances in religion, fiction, and public discourse.
Ender's Game Ender's Game is Orson Scott Card's influential science‑fiction novel about child prodigies trained for interstellar war; it explores leadership, ethics and the costs of victory.
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Endymion (Hyperion Cantos novel) Endymion (Hyperion) Endymion is the third science fiction novel in Dan Simmons's Hyperion Cantos, published in 1996. It continues the series' exploration of religion, technology and human transformati…
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English Opening (1.c4): overview, ideas, main lines and transpositions English opening The English Opening (1.c4) is a flexible flank opening for White emphasizing queenside play and control of the central squares. It often transposes into other openings and offers s…
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Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) Debut studio album by American hip-hop collective Wu-Tang Clan, released Nov 9, 1993. Produced by RZA, noted for its raw production, martial-arts imagery, and lasting influence on…
EP: common meanings and uses EP EP is a two-letter abbreviation with multiple meanings — most notably 'extended play' in music, the European Parliament, and 'executive producer' — and also appears in medicine, sc…
Epic Mickey (video game) Epic Mickey Epic Mickey is a 2010 action-adventure platformer for the Wii that reimagines Mickey Mouse in a darker setting; developed by Junction Point Studios with a distinctive paint-and-thi…
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Epistle of James A concise guide to the Epistle of James: its content, themes, authorship questions, historical reception, and its role in Christian teaching and ethics.
