POV (a cinema term for "point of view") is television's longest-running showcase for independent non-fiction films. POV premieres 14-16 of the best, boldest and most innovative programs every year on PBS. Since 1988, POV has presented...

This site from The History Place provides the text of a speech by French premier,Edouard Daladier, from January of 1940 following the fall of Poland. In the speech Daladier clearly implied that the policy of appeasement had been a failure.

This site provides some excerpts from a translation of Khrushchev's famous Secret Speech denouncing Stalin policies.

This article provides an introduction to China's political system, including how leaders are selected.

Presents information about the life of Rene Levesque and how he influenced the Parti Quebecois.

An overview of Lucien Bouchard's life and his contributions to Quebec. Presents his life story and his political career.

Revisit the original production of "Porgy and Bess" with interviews, photos, and stories never told. Although the site doesn't have any clips from the musical, it does provide links where you can find them.

Much of our dependence on Chinese-manufactured consumer goods owes itself to the diplomatic efforts of President Richard M. Nixon. Learn how this historic relationship began during the early 1970s.

Excerpt of Nikita Khrushchev's "Secret Speech," delivered before a closed session of the Twentieth Party Congress in 1956. In this speech, Khrushchev admits the many crimes and atrocities of former Soviet leader Joseph Stalin.

From "1989: The Walls Came Tumbling Down," a lecture by a college professor, this biography of Leonid Brezhnev's (1906-1982 CE) life focuses on his role as head of the Communist Party and head of state in the Soviet Union.

Describes the events that led up to the Cuban Missile Crisis and the steps John F. Kennedy took to avert a nuclear war.

A concise, interesting biography of John Hamilton Gray.

The BBC furnishes information on the Caribbean islands of St Kitts and Nevis including these topics: an overview, facts, political leaders, and the media. Links to an audio of the national anthem and a timeline of key historical events.

Promising "a new, inclusive Kenya", this article (2008) highlights Railia Odinga's swearing in ceremony as Prime Minister of Kenya and discusses his priorities as well as responses to his new government. Included is a video of the...

After a stint as ambassador to Russia, Lambton, also know as Lord Durham, was appointed Governor General and High Commissioner of British North America. After displeasing the Crown, he resigned from this role and returned to England. He...

Clicking on the links expands the information from this brief but informative site.

A detailed biography on writer William Faulkner from the Mississippi Writers page.

The home page of the Houston Grand Opera, one of the premier opera companies in the U.S., with a reputation of premiering new works.

A brief biography of Mahalia Jackson from the producers of a documentary film about spiritual journeys of African Americans, which premiered on PBS in June 2003.

An explanation of the origins and spread of gospel music from the producers of "This Far by Faith," a series on African-American spiritual journeys, which premiered on PBS stations in June 2003.

Read "Within an Inch of His Life" by Emile Gaboriau one of the premier writers of detective fiction.

This site from the Library of Congress provides sketches of costume designs used at the premiere of choreographer Lester Hortons "Le Sacre du Printemps", original dance work.

A biography of Edward Elgar, one of the premiere British composers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The biography shows how Elgar's music reflects the Imperial era in which he wrote. There is a brief clip from the Enigma...

This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Deacon Jones, an American professional gridiron football player, regarded as one of the sport's premier defense players.