Geography provides a sense of place. What a country has, in terms of strategic location and natural resources, can determine its role in the world. See why geography matters in this collection of stories.
Wilma's life changed when her family left the reservation.
Scientists believe that the earth's surface is broken into areas called tectonic plates, which can move to cause earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
With royalties from her books, Beatrix buys Lake District property and in doing so meets and marries lawyer William "Willie" Heelis.
The Muslim faith continues to grow rapidly, second only to Christianity, and still follows many ancient rituals of Islam.
After initial resistance, Muhammad's teachings bring change to Mecca; he later dies in Medina and is buried in his mosque.
Muhammad has an experience in the holy city of Mecca that changes his life and the history of the world.
The experience in the cave where Muhammad hears the word "Iqraa" reveals Muhammad to be "God's Chosen One".
Mumbai (formerly Bombay) comes under Great Britain's control in 1661 as part of a marriage treaty.
Of all the mummies in the world, the most famous are Egyptian pharaohs such as King Tut.
Lewis Baker, a Tammany slugger, shoots Poole in the heart, which eventually kills him.
The Islamic faith that spreads rapidly after Muhammad shows that Islam is a way of life, not merely a religion.
Mussolini tries to escape from Italy, but is caught, executed and his body put on display.
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