How do we make a "sound judgment" in a culturally diverse society? How do we know the best path to follow in an interdependent world? These stories, based on social-studies, help us to understand that personal and environmental relationships impact our lives and our world.
Traffic and bad weather prevent Pan Am 1736 from leaving the Tenerife airport.
Knights had to worry about enemies of the King, fighting in battle, and jousting.
Four days after leaving Nantucket, the Essex was overwhelmed by a terrible squall which damaged the ship during a knockdown.
After WWII, Korea is divides into North (Russian control) and South (US control). The Russians refuse to reunify, while the South forms a new democrat...
See photographs of and articles about soldiers, civilians, destruction and death during the Korean conflict.
The Japanese capture Zamp and Phil after 47 days. They are beaten and treated worse than animals. Zamp and Phil transfer to another prisoner of war ca...
Tsunami warning systems are in place in the Pacific Ocean, but not in the Indian Ocean when the December 26, 2004 tragedy takes place.
There are ultimately 38 American pilots in the Lafayette Flying Corps who fly for France in WWI.
The history of Lake Conemaugh and the South Fork Dam
The Russians win Berlin, and the last days of Hitler follow.
The Underground Railroad poses incredible risks and uses railroad terms to keep the passages secret.
When slavery ends, many former slaves face incredible obstacles.
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