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.
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Viewpoints matter. To some, Gavrilo Princip is a villain; to others he is a hero.
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The Babylonian Empire, when it existed, was the most-powerful of all states in the ancient world.
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Storing water in their large stems, Baobab trees help people during dry periods.
During the Blitz, German warplanes devastate Coventry on November 14, 1940.
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The Ardennes Offensive initially favors Germany, leading to the Americans in trouble at Bastogne.
What are the factors leading to Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo on June 18, 1815?