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    Henry VIII Biography

    Henry VIII ruled England from 1509-1547. Read this biography to learn more about the famous and controversial king.

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    Oliver Cromwell

    Oliver Cromwell was Lord Protector of England from 1653-1658. Read this biography to learn more about the political…

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    Tanzania

    Learn about the formation of Tanzania and the geography of East Africa by reading this country profile.

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    The HMS Bounty, Pitcairn Island, and Fletcher Christian's Descendants

    Read about the mutiny on the HMS Bounty and life on Pitcairn Island. This article includes a history of life on the…

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    Thor Heyerdahl Biography

    Learn about anthropologist and explorer Thor Heyerdahl by reading this biography. This resource includes extension…

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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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    Buddhism - History & Teachings

    Read about Buddhism, one of the major religions of the world, with this article about its history and teachings.

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    Alanis Morissette Biography

    Read about Alanis Morissette, a famous Canadian singer-songwriter and actress who has won many Juno awards and Grammys.

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    The Red Cross & Crescent

    Read about Jean Henri Dunant and the founding of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movements.

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    Harriet Beecher Stowe Biography

    Read about Harriet Beecher Stowe, an American reformer and author of Uncle Tom's Cabin.

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    Robert Bunsen Biography

    Read about Robert Bunsen, the inventor and chemist who shares his name with the Bunsen burner.

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    Daylight Saving Time Around the World

    Compare Daylight Saving Time observances in Canada, the United States, Mexico, the European Union, Australia, and China.

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    Ballet

    Learn about such famous ballets as Giselle, Swan Lake, and The Nutcracker.

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    Lighthouses FAQ

    Read this article to learn about the history of lighthouses in North America.

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    Monuments and Landmarks
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