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The History Cat: Religion in Ancient Rome
Describes the religious practices of the Romans, their many gods, and the role of Vestal Virgins.
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The History Cat: Mayan Achievements
Discusses the Maya system of astronomy and their calendar.
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The History Cat: Leonardo Da Vinci
Brief information about Leonardo da Vinci and his achievements.
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The History Cat: Islamic Science and Math
Describes the major accomplishments of Islamic civilizations in the fields of Science and Math, i.e., the Islamic calendar, astronomy calculations, windmills, irrigation with gears, and mathematical theories.
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The History Cat: Chinese Bureaucrats
Describes the process men had to go through to obtain a government job during the Han dynasty. They were given positions based on merit, whereas in the previous system people were hired just by knowing someone important or being related...
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The History Cat: The Murder of Emmett Till
Describes the events that led up to the murder of teenager Emmett Till and the ensuing trial that let the perpetrators go free. This verdict acted as a catalyst to propel the Civil Rights Movement forward.
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The History Cat: The Bronze Age
Describes the characteristics of the Bronze Age, where it likely started, how it spread, and the impact it had on how tools and weapons were made.
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The History Cat: Holocaust
Describes the beginning of the Holocaust when the Nuremberg Laws were passed and the Night of Broken Glass, or Kristallnacht, took place.
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The History Cat: Cracking the Mayan Code
Discusses the Maya system of hieroglyphic writing. It was viewed by Spanish invaders as the work of the devil and most of the written materials were destroyed under the orders of a Spanish priest whose goal was to convert the Mayans to...
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The History Cat: Invasion of Poland: Appeasement and Nazi Aggression
Describes the events leading up to the invasion of Poland and how it occurred.
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The History Cat: Geography: Places: Africa's Serengeti
Discusses the wildlife of Africa and how many species are being threatened by poaching as well as by those who hunt them for food. Some countries try to protect their wildlife, recognizing that it is a rich natural resource that attracts...
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The History Cat: Geography: People: Life in Tokyo
Describes features of Tokyo that make it possible for its large population to live there.
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The History Cat: Geography: People: Argentina's Pampas Cowboys
Describes the geography of the Pampas, or grasslands, of Argentina and the cowboys called Gauchos.
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The History Cat: Geography: People: San Bushmen of the Kalahari
Describes the way of life of the Bushmen or Khoi and the threats they face to their traditional way of life.
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The History Cat: Geography: People: Growing Coffee in Latin America
Describes the history of coffee production, where it is grown, and efforts by Fair Trade to help coffee farmers make a decent income.
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The History Cat: Geography: Places: Himalayan Mountain Range
Describes the geography of the Himalayas.
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The History Cat: Geography: People: Amerindians of the Amazon
Discusses the plight of the Amerindians who made the Amazon rainforest their home. Many died from diseases brought by European colonists and many others continue to lose their lands to greedy companies or farmers.
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The History Cat: Geography: Places: Venezuela's Angel Falls
The Angel Falls in Venezuela is a UNESCO world heritage site and the highest waterfall in the world. Its unique features are described here.
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The History Cat: Geography: Places: The Dead Sea
Explains how the Dead Sea was formed, why it is so salty, and why it has become a tourist attraction today.
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The History Cat: Geography: Places: Africa's Great Rift Valley
Describes the geography of the Great Rift Valley in Africa, how it was formed by tectonic plate separation, and the majestic lakes and falls that have been created by it.
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The History Cat: Geography Phenomenon: Hurricanes
Describes how ocean currents affect climates around the world and the impact of the Gulf Stream, which can cause hurricanes to form. The role of wind patterns in the Caribbean is also discussed.
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The History Cat: Geography: Environment: Tigers on the Brink
Discusses the threats faced by the Bengal Tiger in India that are bringing it to the brink of extinction. These include loss of habitat, loss of food sources, and poaching.
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The History Cat: Geography: Environment: Mountain Gorillas Under Fire
Describes the impact of civil war in East Africa on the population of Mountain Gorillas.
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The History Cat: Geography: Environment: Fighting Desertification
Lists reasons we should be concerned about desertification and discusses how the Sahel region south of the Sahara Desert is becoming desertified.