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.
Babylon does not rise again as a major empire until King Nebuchadnezzar who is famous for his Hanging Gardens.
Needing more men to fight for the North, Congress passes draft laws but wealthy people are able to buy their way out.
The Pilgrims become indentured servants, and then unsuccessfully try sailing the Speedwell and Mayflower to America.
Nicholas' coronation feast causes the death of about 2,000 people and his reign causes Russia many military losses.
After escape from the Horns of Hattin battlefield, Balien of Ibelin retrieves his wife in Jerusalem. Saladin allows this because Balien carries no we...
Baby spiders travel by "ballooning," which means they send out a strand of spider silk and ride it on the wind. Millions of spiderlings "rained" on a ...
Rather than surrender, Japanese soldiers lead Banzai attacks where they kill as many Marines as possible before dying themselves.
Barrie takes care of the boys and educates them; once WWI begins, the older boys know they will need to serve their country.
Jackie plays for the Kansas City Monarchs; African-American baseball players face discrimination in every town.
The military retreats to Bataan and General MacArthur moves to Corregidor.
Thermopylae is the battleground for a fight where the defending Greek army kills many of Xerxes' invading Persian soldiers.
After Saipan, MacArthur orders the taking of Peleliu with a beach landing.
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