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    Langston Hughes

    Learn more about the life of Langston Hughes, American poet and central figure of the Harlem Renaissance.

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    Richard Wright

    An article about writer Richard Wright.

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    The Study & Celebration of Black History

    The study of Black history was not begun until the Twentieth Century. This article explains why and gives information…

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    Sir Robert Peel Biography

    Sir Robert Peel is considered the "father of modern policing"; he was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from…

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    Samuel Pepys - Biography & Activities

    Samuel Pepys' diaries have shed great light on life in Restoration-era England. Teach your pupils about this famous…

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    Britain's Royal Family Tree

    View Britain's royal family tree. Use this resource to trace genealogy and help children visualise the line of…

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    Prince William Biography

    Prince William is the eldest son of Princess Diana and Prince Charles. Read this biography to learn more his genealogy…

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    Elizabeth, the Queen Mother

    Read about the remarkable life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, who was a prominent figure in the…

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    Timeline: The Early Years of Video Games (1889-1972)

    Did you know Nintendo got its industrial start making playing cards in 1889? Check out this timeline (1889-1972) to…

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    What is Yom Kippur?

    Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the tenth of the High Holy Days. Read this article to learn more about the history…

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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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    Terrorist Attacks

    Review this timeline of terrorist attacks within the United States or against Americans abroad.

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    Elizabeth Blackwell Biography

    Read this biography to learn about the life of Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman to receive a medical degree.

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    Groucho Marx Biography & Activities

    Read this biography to learn about comedian Groucho Marx. Then, have children form their own comedy teams and share…

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    William Wallace Biography & Activities

    Enrich your study of Edward I and the 13th century with this biography and enrichment activities about William Wallace,…

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    Caesar Augustus Biography

    Caesar Augustus was the first emperor of Rome. Read this biography to learn more about this politician and soldier.

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    Ships: Mysterious Disappearances

    The Mary Celeste, USS Cyclops, and Köbenhavn disappeared at sea. Read this article to learn more about these three…

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    Composition of the U.S. Senate -- 110th Congress

    A list of the members of the Senate in the United States' 110th Congress.

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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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    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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    David Hockney Biography

    Learn about British pop artist and critic David Hockney by reading this biography.

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    Facts About Women in the House and the Senate

    Learn about the history of women in the US Congress. This reference contains facts and figures about women in the House…

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    May Day: A Cornucopia of Holidays

    Read about May 1st holidays throughout history and around the world. In addition to May Day, this reference includes…

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    Greetings from Asia

    Some people shake hands, some kiss and hug. Others just say hello. These exchanges are common in the U.S., but how do…

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