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Read this biography to learn about the life, career, and humanitarian work of Yusuf Islam, also known as the 1970s…
Slobodan Milosevic was the first head of state to face an international war-crimes court. Read this biography to learn…
Learn about Louis Blériot, Henri Fabre, and Glenn H. Curtiss, three aviators known for their early 20th-century…
Learn about the origins of commercial jetliners, from the ill-fated British deHavilland Comet to the success of the…
Rasputin was a twentieth century political figure in the court of Czar Nicholas II of Russia. Read this biography to…
Vanuatu, an archipelago of 83 islands in the South Pacific, gained independence from France and Britain in 1980. Read…
Study the ancient and modern history of Cyprus, the third-largest Mediterranean island. Read this country profile to…
Read about the events of the Persian Gulf War (Jan. 16, 1991-April 6, 1991).
Read about the history of women and work. This reference lists careers you might consider, and women who have succeeded…
Learn about the history of women in the US Congress. This reference contains facts and figures about women in the House…
Read about Nancy Pelosi who became the first female Speaker of the House of Representatives on 4 January 2007.
Read about the wage gap, the history of pay inequity, and the Equal Pay Act in the United States.
Learn about the history of women's rights in the United States as you review these landmark Supreme Court cases.
Read about May 1st holidays throughout history and around the world. In addition to May Day, this reference includes…
This list includes major oil spills around the world since 1967. Find information about the circumstances surrounding…
Discuss the cause and environmental impact of these earth-altering accidents with your students. Highlighted events…
Use this chart to learn about the different kinds of currency used around the world.
Check out this list of names for Santa around the world.
Learn how to say "Thank You" in 26 different languages.
What's the language of scholars, doctors, lawyers, scientists, and priests? It's Latin, and it's not a dead language, as…
Some people shake hands, some kiss and hug. Others just say hello. These exchanges are common in the U.S., but how do…
Browse the flags of different countries by alphabetical order.
Learn about the life of Condoleezza Rice, who served as U.S. Secretary of State from 2005-2009.
Newt Gingrich, a former U.S. representative and Speaker of the House in the 1990's, returned to the spotlight as a…
