How do we make a "sound judgment" in a culturally diverse society? How do we know the best path to follow in an interdependent world? These stories, based on social-studies, help us to understand that personal and environmental relationships impact our lives and our world.
At 9:02:59 EDT, Flight 175 strikes the South Tower at about the 80th floor killing all 65 people onboard.
Russia and the United States race to be the first into space.
After Columbus "discovers" some of the Caribbean islands, Spain claims them and the area becomes known as the "Spanish Main."
On June 19, 1885, the Statue of Liberty arrives at Bedloe’s Island (once known as a “pest house”). When she is put together again, the statue st...
Scholars think the story of Beowulf takes place near the present-day city of Roskilde, not far from Copenhagen.
Survivors do the best they can to pitch tents, find food and water, and look out for the children.
Police suspect people with a medical background and look at 192 suspects before the case goes to the Grand Jury.
The Stalingrad people are recognized for their suffering and heroics and presented with tributes.
The Sword of Stalingrad is presented to the Russian people by Winston Churchill to honor their suffering and heroism.
After more than six years of battle, Americans finally sense a victorious end to the war. They are receiving much-needed help from France.
Shah Jahan builds one of India's symbols the Taj Mahalas a memorial for his favorite wife, Mumatz Mahal.
Attacks attributed to the Ripper typically involve female prostitutes who live and work in the Whitechapel-area slums of London.
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