An in-depth informational site to learn the internal processes running on a Windows computer. The source will help you understand and correct the invisible problems of computers such as viruses, hackers compromising the system, and slow...

This Congressional Research Service report examines the ethnic tensions between Albanian rebels and the Macedonian government during the 1990s as well as the global response to the conflict in Macedonia in 2001. In addition, it provides...

examines the social conditions in Mexico before and after independence from Spain and the impact of internal conflicts between people of different social castes.

Resource provides vivid photographs taken by Ansel Adams at the Manzanar Relocation Camp for Japanese-Americans.

An introduction to the history and culture of Italian immigrants and their descendants in California from 1687 to the present. Shows how the people, industries, and neighborhoods of an area change over time. Includes a virtual exhibit...

Read about the Spanish conquistadors who explored what was to become Spanish America. Included are links to digital collections from the Library of Congress and the National Library of Spain.

Magazine excerpts that celebrate the government sponsored internal improvements of the early nineteenth century and the market economy that they fueled.

In this speech to the American public on February 20, 1957, Eisenhower explains how the Suez War began and the diplomatic events which took place to try and end it. He also explains what the United States is prepared to do to Israel to...

Experience America through its grassroots! Diverse populations lend cultural colorfulness to our country. Read about an International Food Fair in California, Annie Oakley Days in Ohio, and Wabanaki Basketry in Maine. Click on your...

The development of a multi-ethnic society developed in New France. Find out how this happened and what made up the social hierarchy. Primary source documents are provided on this Library of Congress site.

Library of Congress site features 32 Islamic manuscripts in Arabic from Timbukti, Mali, and West Africa.

The Geneva Conventions is composed of four treaties that set the standard in international law for humanitarian treatment of the victims in war. This article discusses the importance of the conventions and the challenges faced by...

From the rare book and special collections of the Library of Congress, presents important primary and secondary source materials by and about Sir Francis Drake.

The Spanish Civil War was a precursor of the tumult of World War II. Read a brief description of those involved in this civil war and see posters supporting each side.