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    The Bismarck

    Read this article to learn about Bismarck, a powerful but short-lived Nazi ship that was sunk by the British during…

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    Timeline of Boris Yeltsin's Life and Career

    View this timeline to learn about the life and career of political leader Boris Yeltsin, Russia's president from…

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    Napoleon Bonaparte Biography

    Napoleon Bonaparte is best known as a French emperor and military genius of the 1800s. Read this biography to learn more…

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    Marie Antoinette Biography

    Marie Antoinette was the Queen of France during the French Revolution. Read this biography to learn more about her.

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    Algeria

    Algeria declared independence from France in 1962. Read this country profile to learn more about the history, geography,…

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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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    Bahamas

    The Bahamas gained independence from Great Britain in 1973. Read this country profile of the Bahamas to learn about the…

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    Rasputin Biography

    Rasputin was a twentieth century political figure in the court of Czar Nicholas II of Russia. Read this biography to…

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    Vanuatu

    Vanuatu, an archipelago of 83 islands in the South Pacific, gained independence from France and Britain in 1980. Read…

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    Cyprus

    Study the ancient and modern history of Cyprus, the third-largest Mediterranean island. Read this country profile to…

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    The Persian Gulf War

    Read about the events of the Persian Gulf War (Jan. 16, 1991-April 6, 1991).

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    Women and Work

    Read about the history of women and work. This reference lists careers you might consider, and women who have succeeded…

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    Nancy Pelosi Biography

    Read about Nancy Pelosi who became the first female Speaker of the House of Representatives on 4 January 2007.

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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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    Money Around the World

    Use this chart to learn about the different kinds of currency used around the world.

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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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    Mitt Romney: 2012 Campaign Issues

    Read about the 2012 presidential campaign issues and learn where Republican Mitt Romney stands on immigration,…

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    Ron Paul: 2012 Campaign Issues

    Read about the 2012 presidential campaign issues to learn about Ron Paul's stance on immigration, healthcare, foreign…

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    Paul Ryan Biography

    Learn more about Paul Ryan, the Wisconsin Congressman who was Mitt Romney's running mate for the 2012 U.S. presidential…

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    Boston Marathon Fact Sheet

    This fact sheet is full of interesting information on the Boston Marathon, the world's most celebrated road race.

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    The Boston Marathon: Virtual Tour

    Read about the history and path of the Boston Marathon.

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    Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Biography

    Ellen Johnson Sirleaf became the president of Liberia in January, 2006. The first woman ever elected head of an African…

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  • Instant Expert: Ancient Egypt

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    Instant Expert: Ancient Egypt

    Become an instant expert on ancient Egypt. Find motivational mini-lessons and the reference material you need to…

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  • Instant Expert: Explorers

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    Instant Expert: Explorers

    Become an instant expert on explorers. Find motivational mini-lessons and the reference material you need to introduce…

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