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    Benito Mussolini Biography

    Enrich your study of political figures in world history with this biography of Benito Mussolini, founder of the Fascist…

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    Raffaello Sanzio de Urbino – Biography & Activity

    Learn about the work and life of Raphael, one of the most famous artists of Italy's High Renaissance, by reading this…

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    Defining Genocide

    Use the information in this article to discuss genocide. Learn how genocide is defined, review part of the 1951 U.N.…

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    The Life of Princess Diana

    Read this information about the life of Princess Diana.

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    Aircraft Crashes

    Use this timeline to learn about major aircraft crashes around the world since 1921.

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    Twentieth Century
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    Plundering the Past

    Read about the illicit trade of art and artifacts around the world. This article explores how billions of dollars in…

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    Twentieth Century
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    Timeline: Women in Sports (776 B.C.–1950 A.D.)

    Learn about the achievements of women in sports around the world, from Mt. Olympus to Cooperstown, N.Y. This timeline…

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    1972 Ice Hockey: Team Canada vs. USSR

    Review hockey scores and statistics from 1972, when Team Canada defeated the Soviet National Team. This article includes…

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    History of USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics)
    Canada
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    Joseph Stalin Biography

    Read about the ambition of Joseph Stalin, leader of the U.S.S.R. from 1928 to 1953, in this biography.

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    History of USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics)
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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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    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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    Cuba
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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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    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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    Families of Countries

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

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    Oscar Wilde Biography

    Read this biography to learn more about Oscar Wilde, the famous Irish writer who penned the play The Importance of Being…

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    Titanic Facts

    Read this article to learn historical and movie facts about the Titanic.

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    American History/U.S. History
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    Who Was Who in the Khmer Rouge

    Read about leaders of the Khmer Rouge, including Pol Pot and General Ta Mok, in this article about the radical Marxists…

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    Pope Benedict XVI Biography

    Read about the life of Pope Benedict XVI, who succeeded John Paul II as pope in 2005.

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    Tony Blair Biography

    Read about the life and political career of British Prime Minister Tony Blair in this biography.

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    Roger Bannister Biography

    Roger Bannister was the first human to run a sub-four-minute mile. Read this biography to learn more about the British…

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    Cosmic Counsel

    Can the stars be your counsel? Read this article to learn more about astrology.

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    Sir Thomas More Biography

    Sir Thomas More is a Catholic saint. Read this biography to learn more about the life and death of this British writer…

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    John Calvin Biography

    Learn about John Calvin's life and how he influenced Western Christian thought by reading this biography of the…

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    Bob Geldof Biography

    Rock musician Bob Geldof used his talents to organize Live Aid concerts that strive to raise money for victims of…

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