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… The sexual sensationalism surrounding Bill Clinton has launched the media into a … married in the 1790s before her divorce had officially become final. He won the election anyway, but she died of a … perjury, or obstruction of justice. But were the rules so very different then and now? Consider the …

… from our very first steps on this planet, humans have ceaselessly been required to work with, adapt to, and often … change has transformed people across the centuries; our endless search for energy and power; and global efforts at nature conservation. The lessons we learn about the mutual embeddedness of humans and …

… next to the adult fare at the newsstands was something far less ambiguous: a four-color spectacle featuring a red, … and artist Jack Kirby in the eponymous Captain America Comics #1, the patriotic hero became a breakout star for Timely Comics. …

… where he was imprisoned, to the Place de la Révolution, the site of his execution.  Written by Dr. Elizabeth Bond. …

… This lesson seeks to explore the contemporary stumbling blocks …

… as wind-up phonographs and rumble seats. In the 1960s the surgeon general's office declared that old-time infectious … threat to public health: the specter of a pandemic, and the complacent American response. The so-called "Spanish" flu … benign. People would usually recover, as they do today, unless they were at the extremes of life — very young or very …

… of a young female figure playfully applying lipstick, surrounded by flowers and butterflies, along with the text, … break with socialist tradition. Though ideologically committed to human equality, socialists had long argued that … of the women’s movement in the 1970s and 1980s. Nonetheless, March 8 celebrations typically involved not only …

… we like to take a moment to highlight fantastic history sites from around the web. These are websites that – much … conversation. This month, our Best in History Online pick comes in the form of a history magazine who aims to bring … carefully edited and illustrated to make the magazine a pleasurable, as well as an informative, read.   Their website …

… vote for the "flag-burning" amendment, perhaps the honorables can turn their attention to another hot topic. How did … worn-out flag, and that wrapping yourself in the flag was a sure sign of phony patriotism. At least that's what they … advertising–presumably this would apply to businesses now competing the have the biggest flag in the neighborhood. One …

… shape the narrative of Nigerian identity and the nation’s future. Written and narrated by Ousman Murzik Kobo. Video …

… This lesson is designed to introduce students to the process of … perspective when making foreign policy decisions?     Files for Download:   Foreign-Policy-and-3-Branches-of-Govt-Lesson-Plan.pdf     …

… embrace the culture and identity of the students and the surrounding community.   …

… Instead, for decades it remained seething beneath the surface of our political culture unnoticed. Then, twenty … hibernation. The return of the problem today has been accompanied by its earlier logic. There is a striking … today’s Christian populists will have a much harder time refuting science and evolution than they did in Tennessee in …

… we like to take a moment to highlight fantastic history sites from around the web. These are websites that – much like Origins – seek to bring history into … own. Each podcast episode is about an hour long with accompanying text, images, and conversational style to …

… prices. This announcement deals a devastating blow to the survival of many countries who depend on food aid. In … such as Germany. Former President Hoover noted, "It may come as a great shock to American taxpayers" to give aid to … peace. In Darfur, ongoing insecurity, coupled with the upcoming rainy season of April and May, poses a massive …

… main purpose. What they are really aiming at is nothing less than everlasting glory. For hundreds of years the kings of Europe sought glory through a combination of military victories like Lepanto, the great … in 1571, awesome extravagance such as the palace of Versailles and vast public building projects such as the city of …

… This lesson has students debate the morality of whistleblowers … both sides of the argument before taking a viewpoint.   Files for download: Information-Leaks-and-Whistleblowers-Lesson-Plan (PDF File) Leaks-and-Whistlehlowers-Presentation …

… the United States owned their reservation lands as a community: families could settle, plant their crops, and own … but the land itself belonged to the entire nation for future generations’ use. The 1887 passage of the Dawes Act upended this system of communal land ownership and, in doing so, struck a historic …

… Cemetery were not even permitted to visit the grave sites of their relatives after the Civil War.   President … to hold sporting events or for retailers to host special sales.   The move toppled the national holiday from its pedestal. Memorial Day commemorates the men and women killed on the battlefield or …

… But the private, physical body of citizen Clinton will survive. This was not always the case with grievously erring … provided the framers with most of their constitutional examples, deal with criminal, or incapable, heads of state in … Before 1600 (the period most of the English precedents come from), of course, one has to be careful when using …

… war with devastating consequences for Israelis, Palestinians and the entire region. These fears are certainly … Sharon, the newly elected Israeli prime minister, may surprise us and join the ranks of unexpected peace makers. … theme the denunciation of Democrats as being soft on communism, opened up relations with the People’s Republic of …

… has been widely publicized by the Western media. However, less well-known is the fact that Russia’s relations with … united in a struggle for civil and political rights, they comprise various tribal affiliations and speak different … are adherents of the Yazidi faith, a religion that shares common elements with Christianity, Islam, and …