Flooding along the Mississippi River system has been a problem for many states and presidents. Look over this political cartoon drawn by Thomas Nast and read a little history behind the problem and see why President Arthur vetoed the...

Details of the Allied military movements during the invasion of Normandy on an interactive map. Covers a three-month period, beginning with D-day (June 6) and ending with the liberation of Paris in late August.

In this pictorial essay, follow the construction of the Eiffel Tower that took just two years, two months and five days to build.

Get to know the many holidays and events celebrated throughout Japan each year. Use this interactive map of Japan's regions along with a monthly list of celebrations. Click to access detailed information and photos of each special day.