LP1 — Joss Stone's 2011 independent studio album LP1 (Joss Stone album) LP1 is the fifth studio album by English singer Joss Stone, released 21 July 2011 on her label Stone'd Records after leaving EMI in 2010; a soul-influenced, self-directed project.
Luc Besson: French Filmmaker, Screenwriter and Producer Luc Besson Overview of Luc Besson’s life and career: early years, major films, stylistic traits, production work and personal life, with a concise filmography and note on public controversies…
Lucario — the Aura Pokémon (Fighting/Steel type) Lucario Lucario is a Fighting/Steel-type Pokémon known for sensing aura and using energy attacks. Introduced in Generation IV, it appears in games, anime, film and spin-offs and can Mega E…
Lucius Fox: Batman’s Technical Director and Corporate Executive Lucius Fox Lucius Fox — a long-running supporting character in DC Comics who manages Wayne Enterprises, supplies Batman with gear, and appears across comics, animation, and live-action adapta…
Lucky Luke Lucky Luke is a long-running Franco-Belgian comic series about a laconic lone cowboy. Created by Morris and later written by René Goscinny, it blends Western adventure, satire, mem…
Lucky Star (Madonna song) A 1983 dance-pop single from Madonna's debut album, written by Madonna and produced by Reggie Lucas; an early MTV-era hit that helped establish her image and pop career.
Ludwig Von Drake — Disney's eccentric professor character Ludwig Von Drake Ludwig Von Drake is a long-running Disney character: an eccentric, professorial duck who appears in television, comics and educational segments since the 1960s.
Luigi — Nintendo's longtime video game character and Mario's twin brother Luigi Luigi is a fictional Nintendo video game character, the taller, younger twin of Mario. He evolved from a palette swap into a distinct hero with starring roles, spin-off appearances…
Luigi's Mansion Luigi's Mansion is a ghost-hunting action-adventure series starring Luigi. Debuting on the Nintendo GameCube in 2001, it blends light horror, puzzle solving, and vacuum-based ghost…
Lungs (album) Debut studio album by Florence and the Machine, released 3 July 2009. Critically acclaimed, nominated for the Mercury Prize, won a BRIT Award and sold over three million copies wor…
Lust, Caution (2007 film) Lust, Caution 2007 espionage drama directed by Ang Lee, adapted from Eileen Chang's novella; set in wartime Hong Kong and Shanghai, starring Tang Wei and Tony Leung, notable for explicit scenes…
Luxembourgish Wikipedia The Luxembourgish-language edition of Wikipedia, a community-run encyclopedia promoting Lëtzebuergesch content, local culture, and language visibility across education and referenc…
Macropædia — the long-form volumes of Encyclopædia Britannica Macropædia The Macropædia is the component of the Encyclopædia Britannica that contains long, in-depth articles on major subjects. It complements the concise Micropædia and the organizational…
Mad Hatter (comics) — Jervis Tetch, Batman villain Mad Hatter (comics) Mad Hatter (Jervis Tetch) is a DC Comics villain who uses hat-themed devices and mind control against Batman. An ex-scientist obsessed with Alice in Wonderland, he appears in comic…
Mad Libs: Fill-in-the-Blank Word Game and Educational Tool Mad Libs Mad Libs is a fill-in-the-blank word game created in 1958. Players supply words by part of speech to produce humorous, often nonsensical stories; it is popular for parties and lang…
Mad scientist Fictional archetype of an obsessive, boundary-pushing scientist whose experiments and ethics raise questions about progress, responsibility, and hubris in literature and media.
Madagascar Kartz (2009 kart racing video game) Madagascar Kartz Madagascar Kartz is a 2009 kart-racing video game based on DreamWorks Animation's Madagascar films, offering character-based racing, themed tracks, and family-friendly multiplayer…
Madame X (Madonna album) Madame X (album) Madame X is Madonna's fourteenth studio album, released June 14, 2019. It introduced the Madonna persona 'Madame X', blended global styles and political themes, and debuted atop th…
Made of Bricks Debut album by Kate Nash, released 6 August 2007 on Fiction Records. An indie-pop singer‑songwriter record led by the single "Foundations", it reached UK No. 1 and later achieved p…
Madonna discography Comprehensive overview of Madonna's recorded output: studio albums, singles, compilations, remix and live releases, major phases, notable singles and the catalogue's cultural impac…
Mafia (video game) Mafia is a 2002 story-driven third-person action game set in 1930s Lost Heaven, following taxi driver Tommy Angelo as he becomes entangled with organized crime.
Magic realism Magic realism is a narrative mode that interweaves realistic settings with magical elements presented matter-of-factly; used in literature, film and visual arts to explore myth, hi…
Magnificat: The Song of Mary — text, liturgy, and musical tradition Magnificat The Magnificat is the canticle from Luke 1:46–55 in which Mary praises God. It is a central hymn in Western liturgy and a frequent subject of musical settings from the Renaissance…
Magnum crimen: Half a Century of Clericalism in Croatia Magnum Crimen Magnum crimen (1948) by Viktor Novak is a critical historical study of Roman Catholic clericalism in Croatia from the early 20th century to World War II, noted for its archival res…
Mahābhārata: an overview of the epic, composition, themes, and legacy Mahabharata A comprehensive introduction to the Mahābhārata: its story, structure, dating, major themes (dharma, duty, kingship), key episodes such as the Bhagavad Gita, and its cultural influ…
Make Way for Ducklings — Robert McCloskey's children's classic Make Way for Ducklings A concise encyclopedia article on Robert McCloskey’s Make Way for Ducklings: story, illustrations, publication history, reception, public monuments and cultural legacy.
Malafrena — Ursula K. Le Guin’s Orsinian novel Malafrena Malafrena (1979) is Ursula K. Le Guin’s historical novel set in the fictional land of Orsinia, exploring political unrest, private experience, and national identity through realist…
Man Against Machine (Garth Brooks album) Man Against Machine Man Against Machine is Garth Brooks's eleventh studio album, released November 11, 2014; it marked his return with new material and featured early digital singles and a novel distr…
Man of Steel A widely used epithet and title most famously associated with Superman; appears in comics, film, music and popular speech as a symbol of exceptional strength and resilience.
Man‑Bat (Dr. Robert K. Langstrom), the werebat of DC Comics Man-Bat Man-Bat is a DC Comics character — a scientist who transforms into a monstrous bat-man. A tragic antagonist and occasional antihero, he explores themes of scientific hubris and ide…
Mania (Fall Out Boy album) Mania is the seventh studio album by Fall Out Boy, released in 2018. It features a pop-influenced sound, a delayed rollout, and a mixed critical response, while still reaching numb…
Manor Farm (fictional setting in George Orwell's Animal Farm) Manor Farm Manor Farm is the principal fictional farm in George Orwell's novella Animal Farm, renamed by the animals after a revolt and later restored to its original name to underscore the b…
Mansfield Park (novel) Mansfield Park is Jane Austen's third published novel, first issued in 1814. It follows Fanny Price at Mansfield Park and examines morality, social rank, family obligations, and ma…
Manuscript: hand-written texts, materials, history, and uses Manuscript A manuscript is a hand-written text on materials like papyrus, parchment, or paper. This article outlines forms, physical features, historical development, cultural uses, and moder…
MapleStory A long-running 2D online role-playing game developed by Wizet and operated by Nexon, known for its side-scrolling gameplay, class system, free-to-play model, and cash shop microtra…
Marauder's Map A magical, enchanted map of Hogwarts that reveals secret passages and the real-time locations of people; created by four student wizards known as the Marauders and later appearing…
Mardi Gras (Creedence Clearwater Revival album) Mardi Gras (album) Mardi Gras is Creedence Clearwater Revival's seventh and final studio album, released April 11, 1972. Noted for its shared songwriting approach, mixed reception, and role in the ba…
Mariel of Redwall — Brian Jacques’ 1991 Redwall novel Mariel of Redwall A 1991 fantasy novel by Brian Jacques set in the Redwall universe. Follows the adventures of Mariel, explores themes of bravery, loyalty and community, and occupies an early place…
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (2008 crossover sports game) Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games A 2007–2008 crossover sports video game that brought Nintendo's Mario and Sega's Sonic together to compete in Olympic-style events on the Wii and Nintendo DS.
Mario Golf (Nintendo 64 video game) Mario Golf (video game) Mario Golf is a 3D golf game developed by Camelot for the Nintendo 64, featuring Mushroom Kingdom characters, arcade-style swing mechanics, single- and multiplayer modes, and gener…
Mario Kart 8 Mario Kart 8 is a 2014 kart racing game for Wii U that introduced anti-gravity racing and expanded online play; its 2017 Switch re-release, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, became one of Ninte…
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Mario Kart Wii Mario Kart Wii is a 2008 kart-racing game for the Wii, known for motion steering, the bundled Wii Wheel, online play, new bikes and trick jumps, and wide commercial success.
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Mario Party 10 Mario Party 10 is a 2015 party video game for Wii U by Nd Cube and Nintendo, featuring board-game play, minigames, an asymmetrical Bowser mode, and amiibo-enhanced features.
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Mario Party 8 — Party board game for the Nintendo Wii Mario Party 8 Mario Party 8 is the first Mario Party title on the Wii. It blends board-game play with dozens of minigames, supports local multiplayer, and was released in 2007 across major regio…
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