The nation's colleges and universities have been on pins and needles waiting for the U.S. Supreme Court to decide whether race can be a factor in their admissions policies.

British Broadcasting Corporation gives a detailed analysis of Mrs. Thatcher's historic election to a third term as Prime Minister.

A brief article about the call from the sitting President Obama to the President-Elect, Trump. Know the few phone calls that were exchanged when it was clear who the winner of Election 2016 would be.

[Free Registration/Login Required] President Paul Kagame was declared the winner in the 2003 Rwandan election. With all the outer trappings of a democratic process, there were still questions over the honesty of the election itself. The...

View an image of a sculpture portraying the goddess Durga and read her story in this essay.

This is an image of the goddess Durga. She is shown in a triumphant pose as the slayer of the buffalo demon, Mahisha. Durga is a manifestation of the Goddess, who can also appear as the consort Parvati or as a destructive figure Kali....

Author links ancient Greek philosophy to the place of sports in contemporary education. An interesting example of philosophy of sport.

A discussion of the vote that may allow commercial whaling again for the first time in 20 years. Gives views of conservationist groups as well as the pro-whaling countries. (19 June 2006)

The world tries to cope with the Hamas victory in the Palestinian election of January, 2006. Speculation abounds as to the direction Hamas will take as they assume leadership roles. 1/2006

This site provides an overview of gardening throughout the year. Learn what plants thrive during each season and how to prepare, plant and care for your new plants.

Jim Lehrer provides a detailed account of the 2005 Presidential Elections in Iran, focusing on the rise of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad - his campaign promises and his plans for the country. In addition, Lehrer examines how Ahmadinejad's win will...

Overview presents interesting facts and information about the Allied victory in the WW2 Battle of the Bulge.

Read this Battle of the Bulge timeline to learn about the key dates and important events of one of the fiercest battles fought by Americans during WW2 and the ultimate Allied victory.

Provides detailed facts and important information about VJ Day (Victory over Japan Day) and the end of WW2.

Published on 5/02/2003, CNN describes the speech given by President Bush marking the end of combat operations in Iraq. The speech was given on an Aircraft Carrier outside of San Diego. You will be able to see a transcript of the speech,...

A detailed account of the turning point in the Civil War in 1863 after the victories of three significant battles including Gettysburg, Vicksburg and Chattanooga. Links to further reading on Gettysburg and Vicksburg.

Although she won numerous tennis championships, Billie Jean King will probably always be remembered for her victory against Bobby Riggs in the "Battle of the Sexes". Biographical facts and career statistics are included at this ESPN site.

CNN profiles the President George W. Bush's victorious bid for reelection in 2004.

A BBC News article concerning the recent fall of the 71-year reign of the PRI in Mexican politics. Highlights the victory of Vicente Fox, the call for reform, and an increase in democratization.

Detailed article describing the role of the Pittsburgh Courier in the double victory campaign for equality, both at home and abroad, by the African American community during World War II.

Historian Geoffrey Best explores the transformation of Winston Churchill from a gifted politician to the victorious leader of the British nation. Churchill led Britain through World War Two with unique assurance and changed his country's...

Professor Richard Holmes discusses the importance of the epic victory at The Battle of El Alamein in 1942 which did much to restore British morale during World War Two.

Producer Mark Fielder explores how an Allied victory at The Battle of Arnhem (Operation Market Garden) could have shortened World War Two by six months, and how the plan failed at the last moment.

How did Winston Churchill, a national hero, lose the general election of 1945 to a landslide victory of the Labour Party? This article examines how Churchill's fame as a war leader worked against him and made him redundant resulting in...