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The orthography of the Greek language ultimately has its roots in the adoption of the Greek alphabet in the 9th century BC. Some time prior to that, one early form of Greek, Mycenaean, was written in Linear B, although there was a lapse of several centuries (the Greek Dark Ages) between the time Mycenaean stopped being written and the time when the Greek alphabet came into use.
[819] (death announced on this date) John Farber, 98, Romanian-born American businessman and billionaire. [820] Carlos Fernandes, 40, Angolan LGBT activist, asphyxiated. [821] Alois Glück, 84, German politician, member (1970–2008) and president (2003–2008) of the Landtag of Bavaria. [822] Pilar Gonzalbo Aizpuru, 89, Spanish-Mexican ...
In ancient times, tau was used as a symbol for life or resurrection, whereas the eighth letter of the Greek alphabet, theta, was considered the symbol of death. [ citation needed ] In Biblical times, the taw was put on men to distinguish those who lamented sin, although newer versions of the Bible have replaced the ancient term taw with mark ...
The TV doctor and nutritionist, 67, was found dead on Greek island of Symi after a four-day rescue operation Coroner’s verdict on Michael Mosley’s cause of death after Greek island tragedy ...
John Robinson, who coached his run-oriented USC football team to a national title and the L.A. Rams to two NFL conference championship games, dies at 89.
WASHINGTON — Former First Lady Michelle Obama’s mother, Marian Robinson, has died, according to a family statement shared with NBC News. Robinson was 86 years old.
Rachel Annetta Robinson (née Isum; born July 19, 1922) is an American former professor and registered nurse. She is the widow of professional baseball player Jackie Robinson . After her husband's death, she founded the Jackie Robinson Foundation .
Alaina Reed Hall (November 10, 1946 – December 17, 2009) was an American actress and singer who portrayed Olivia Robinson, Gordon's younger sister, on the PBS children's television series Sesame Street, and Rose Lee Holloway on the NBC sitcom 227.