A brief description of the course of World War II in both Europe and the Pacific. Read about the new technologies developed for the military by both the Allies and Axis powers, and find out about the millions who died as a result of the...

A brief look at the expansionist moves of Japan in China, including a description of the Rape of Nanking. Also read about the military expansionism in Europe and Africa by both Germany and Italy, finally resulting in a declaration of war...

World War I was not fought by Americans just in Europe. Read about the many ways people at home helped the war effort. See how badly German-Americans were treated as anti-German passions were fueled.

The ideas of the Enlightenment began in Europe, but they were acted upon in the American colonies. See how the philosophies of John Locke and Rousseau influenced the thoughts and actions of Puritan clergy and political figures like...

The Cold War was still being waged during John Kennedy's administration. Read about the challenges he faced in Europe, Latin America, and, most ominously, in Cuba.

Read about the ways the American government and people looked inward during the 1930s, isolating themselves from actions taking place in Europe and Asia.

President Harry Truman was determined to contain the Soviet sphere of influence in Europe. See how the United States and Great Britain stood up to Stalin's attempt to take over West Berlin by blockading access to the city. Understand why...

Follow this interactive overview of the country's history, geography, people, government, nature, and more. A map and video are included. Adobe Flash Required.

Found along the North American coastline from Nova Scotia to the Bahamas, True's beaked whale also inhabits temperate waters off the coast of Europe, and there are records of the species from near Australia and South Africa. Squid beaks...

What is there for kids to do in Italy? Explore the geography and fun things to do while traveling in Western Europe.

What's a bean hole bean? What is the closest U.S. port city to Europe? Discover the answers to these questions and more from this Library of Congress fun-fact article.

[Free Registration/Login Required] A flipchart presenting twenty questions about specific facts relating to the cold war from 1945 to the end of the century.

Clear and concise overview of the kinds of clothing worn during the medieval period by different classes of persons: peasants, royalty, clerics.

A brief overview of the decade prior to the American entrance into World War II. Read about the rise in militarism in both Europe and Japan.

Welcome to Poland! Follow this interactive overview of the country's history, geography, people, government, nature, and more. A map andvideo are included. Adobe Flash Required.

Welcome to Sweden! Follow this interactive overview of the country's history, geography, people, government, nature, and more. A map andvideo are included. Adobe Flash Required.

Explore the geography and history of Denmark. On this site, students can learn about the capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Denmark.

Amerigo Vespucci was an Italian-born merchant and explorer who took part in early voyages to the New World on behalf of Spain around the late 15th century. By that time, the Vikings had established settlements in present-day North...

Kids learn about the geography and history of Slovakia. These topics are discussed on the website: capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population.

Students can learn about the geography and history of Italy on this site.

Red foxes are the most widely distributed wild carnivores in the world, occurring in North America, Asia, Europe, and North Africa. They are also widespread in Australia, where they were introduced in about 1850 so that fox-hunters would...

Learn about the movement of people from one place to another with this informative look at migration. Discover the push and pull factors, migration into Europe, and the main types of migration.

Click-through facts-and-photo file about Greece's geography, nature, history, people and culture, and government. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its European location and a video about the Parthenon, an ancient temple built...

Click-through facts-and-photo file about Iceland's geography, nature, history, people and culture, and government. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its European location.