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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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    Papua New Guinea

    Read this country profile to learn about the geography, history, and government of the Independent State of Papua New…

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    Grenada

    Grenada National Day is February 7. Celebrate this holiday by learning about the geography, history, and government of…

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    Lithuania

    Lithuania voted for independence from the Soviet Union on February 9, 1991. Read this country profile to learn more…

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    Margaret Thatcher Biography

    Read about the life and political career of Margaret Thatcher, the United Kingdom's first woman Prime Minister. Use this…

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    Michelangelo Biography

    Michelangelo Buonarroti died February 18, 1564. Read this biography to learn more about this famous Italian sculpture,…

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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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    Charles de Gaulle Biography

    Read this biography to learn about Charles de Gaulle, a dominant political figure during World War II and President of…

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    Wallis Simpson Biography

    Read this biography of Wallis Simpson–Duchess of Windsor– to learn more about King Edward VIII and Britain's…

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    Italy

    Study the history and geography of Italy with this country profile.

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    Mick Jagger Biography

    Read about Sir Mick Jagger, the rock musician who was knighted in 2002.

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    Salman Rushdie Biography

    Read about the life and work of Salman Rushdie, an Indian-born English novelist and critic, in this biography.

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    Alan Turing Biography

    The Turing Machine became the basis of modern computing. Read this biography to learn more about Alan Turing, the…

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    Wimbledon Fun Facts

    Share these fun facts about Wimbledon, tennis' most prestigious grand slam event, with your students.

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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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    Soviet Staffed Space Flight Programs

    Use this reference and related activities to learn about the Soviet space program, space exploration, and space…

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    Bangladesh

    An independent state of Bangladesh was proclaimed on March 26, 1971. Read this country profile to learn more about the…

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    Iran

    In April 1979, Ayatollah Khomeini announced the creation of Iran. Read this country profile to learn about Iran's…

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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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    Timeline: Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles

    Prince Charles married Camilla Parker Bowles in 2005. View this timeline to learn more about their relationship.

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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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    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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