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    The World's Most Notorious Despots

    Read about ten of the world's most notorious despots: Tamerlane (Timur); Ivan the Terrible (Ivan IV); Maximillien…

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    Hong Kong

    Use this country profile to learn about the history, geography, and government of Hong Kong.

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    Winston Churchill Biography

    Winston Churchill was the prime minister of Britain during World War II. Read this biography to learn more about this…

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    India Becomes a Republic

    India celebrates Republic Day on January 26. Honor this day by learning about the country's history and how this…

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    Sri Lanka

    Sri Lanka's National Day is celebrated February 4. Read this country profile to learn about Sri Lanka's geography,…

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    The Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

    Read about Fat Man and Little Boy, the atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki by Americans during World War II.

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    World War II (1939-1945)
    Japan
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    Genghis Khan (Temujin) Biography

    Learn about the life of Genghis Khan, the thirteenth century Mongolian conqueror, by reading this biography.

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    Trinidad and Tobago

    Learn about the history, geography, and government of Trinidad and Tobago—Caribbean islands that gained independence…

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    Che Guevara Biography

    Read this biography to learn about Che Guevara, the Latin American Marxist revolutionary who was executed in 1967.

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    British Summer Time (BST)

    In 1908, the United Kingdom became the first country to adopt Daylight Saving Time. Read about the history of British…

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    United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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    Johnny Cash Biography

    Read this biography to learn more about the life and career of musician Johnny Cash.

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    Lord Admiral Horatio Nelson Biography

    Lord Admiral Horatio Nelson defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Trafalgar, becoming the greatest hero in British naval…

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    Dr. Who Character Profile

    Learn about Dr. Who, a long running television series in the United Kingdom, by reading this profile of the show.

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    Major Islamic Holidays

    Learn about celebrations for Muslims around the world. This reference reviews major Islamic holidays and notes the dates…

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    St. Andrew's Day

    Learn about St. Andrew's Day, Scotland's newest holiday.

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    The Northern Irish Conflict: A Chronology

    Study the history of Northern Irish conflict through this chronology. This article documents the conflict and the slow…

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    Canada

    Read this country profile to learn about Canada's history, government, geography and economy.

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    Olympic Games and Politics Research Questions

    The research questions that accompany the "Politics & the Olympic Games" lesson plan can also be used on their own to…

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    Famous Firsts in Aviation

    Explore this timeline of famous firsts in aviation, from the first balloon flight to the first black pilot to fly solo…

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    Geography Hall of Fame

    Learn about the Geography Hall of Fame with information on the world's largest continent, longest lagoon, and more!

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    World Land Areas and Elevations

    The following table lists the approximate land area, highest elevation, and lowest elevation of the world's continents,…

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    Families of Countries

    Countries have relatives too. The groupings exist for several reasons, such as location, trade or politics.

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    Indonesia – Country Profile

    Indonesia gained independence from the Dutch in 1945. Read this country profile of Indonesia to learn about the history,…

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    Aboriginal Australia

    Read about the Aboriginal Land Rights Act, Aboriginal spirituality, and the tradition of storytelling in this article…

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