Educational: History

Between 1892 and 1954, more than 12 million immigrants entered the United States through the Ellis Island processing station in New York harbor.

The Rise of Nationalism: The Arab World, Turkey, and Iran examines the ideological background of nationalist movements in the Middle East, including Jewish nationalism in Palestine, tracing the way these movements grew and developed.

The issue of slavery had divided the nation for decades, but problems came to a head after the election of Abraham Lincoln as president in 1860.

The United States' boundaries have expanded over the centuriesand at the same time, Americans' ideas about their country have grown as well.

History is full of many stories.

Wrapped along the edge of northeastern Africa lies the dry, dusty land of Somalia.

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Kuwait came to the world's attention in the summer of 1990, when Iraq invaded the tiny emirate.

By the beginning of the 1800s, America was a young country led by people who were ready to fight to defend American rights on the seas and at home.

In November 1860, Abraham Lincoln was elected as the 16th president of the United States.

China, whose recorded history extends back several thousand years, was once the most advanced civilization on earth.

Prior to D-Day, Nazi Germany had control over most of Europe.

The Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.

Follow astronauts Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Edwin "e;Buzz"e; Aldrin throughout one of the most exciting and impressive days in history!

Experience haunted places as you've never seen them before-up close and personal!

You are the mighty Greek hero Odysseus.

You are the mighty Greek hero Theseus, on a quest to prove that you are the rightful heir to Athen's throne.

You are the mighty Greek hero Jason.

What happens when the gods disagree?

Experience haunted places as you've never seen them before-up close and personal!

22 November 1963 began as a good day for President John F.

You are the mighty Greek hero Perseus.

You are the mighty Greek hero Hercules.

Experience haunted places as you've never seen them before-up close and personal!

What happens when the mighty god Zeus and the Titan ruler Cronus battle to reign over the world?

Experience Edinburgh Castle as you've never seen it before up close and personal!

President Franklin D.

The Underworld is the land of the dead and ruled by the powerful god Hades.

The Finest Hours: A Gripping True Story of Heroism and Survival at SeaThis young readers' adaptation of The Finest Hours: The True Story of the US Coast Guard's Most Daring Sea Rescue by Michael J.

Have you heard about the ghost bus that drives through London?

Listen carefully, I shall say this only once.

Did you know that highwaymen used to be 'as common as crows'?

Ah ha me hearties.

Generally regarded as a gentlemanly profession, after extensive research John Farman has discovered the terrible truth about the life of your average Knight.