Presents facts and a timeline of the Korean War (June 25, 1950 - July 27, 1953).

Provides interesting facts and an overview of the Cold War Space Race (1957-1975), a competition in the exploration of space between the United States and the Soviet Union.

An article about one of Russia's steel mills that has, like many other industries in Russia, fallen on hard times in the new free-market economy.

Vietnam War factual timeline featuring important dates, famous people involved in the war, and significant events that provide the history of the Vietnam War (November 1, 1955 - April 30, 1975) and its repercussions in the United States.

Detailed information on Sputnik, the first artificial satellite to orbit Earth, launched by the USSR on October 4, 1957.

Provides detailed facts and a summary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a protest against segregation on public buses that began on December 1, 1955. It was led by Martin Luther King, Jr.

Features interesting information, history, and facts relating to the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC.

Comprehensive article discusses the Khmer Rouge (1975-1979) regime of Pol Pot in Cambodia and the SS Mayaguez incident.

The Marshall Plan of June 1947 was a US-financed relief package, providing funds to European nations to assist their reconstruction after the devastation of WW2.

History timeline of the Arab-Israeli conflict provides an overview of historical events behind the clashes between Palestine and Israel.

Learn about the policy of Glasnost that was used by Mikhail Gorbachev to bring reforms to the Soviet Union.

This interesting NASA timeline provides the dates and facts about the important events and people involved in space exploration in the United States.

Discussion of the Truman Doctrine that pledged to support other countries in their struggle against communism, the key element being the policy of containment.

Detailed biographical facts on Mao Zedong, leader of the Communist Party of China and the Founding Father of the People's Republic of China.

An excellent article about Gorbachev's appointment, goals, accomplishments, and personality.