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… dissent between Crimea's pro and anti-Russian populace is compounded by Russia's refusal to respect its border laws. Together, these and other factors heighten the … attention internationally, as European and American officials work together to decide what to make of Russian …

… and livable cities, a place that wants to attract talent will require a thriving academic environment. This … opportunity for “town and gown” to create dynamic, thriving communities. David Staley outlines a talent magnet strategy that offers colleges and towns a plan of action for regeneration, …

…                           The 2014 Winter Olympics are now officially in full swing. Historian and  Origins  …

… men, women and children are the targets of terrorism offends our sensibilities. Nonetheless, targeting civilians … the recent attacks on New York City and Washington were committed by a transnational organization. But it is hard to … from the Middle East or the Korean peninsula. The common characteristic of the states on the current State …

… Description: Students will be introduced to the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) and … has been going on for decades. Have the arguments for and against it changed over time? Students will take on the role of investigators and work with a …

… a great blog featuring the writings of historians Geoff Keelan, Kirk W. Goodlet, and Matthew Wiseman. Much like Origins ’ mission, “ …

… through the streets of China's cities, demanding an end to official corruption and more political freedom. Inspired by … foreign observers predicted that the days of the Chinese Communist Party were numbered. And yet, as we mark the 18th … but recent history tells us one thing. The party's fate will continue to depend not just on what happens inside of …

… to be sacrificed on the altar of profit - we are flames, committed to conquering darkness, and we will continue the struggle” - Farhat Jahan, Bati Bai … causing the disaster at midnight—had risen by 8 psig in 30 minutes.  In addition, there were only eight “shut down” …

… Rights struggle. Read more on the renovations at NPR's code switch blog  and stay tuned for a future podcast …

… idea of Government Regulations as anti-American. Students will use the Article to discuss types of regulations and whether they are a good thing or a bad thing. A rock paper scissors activity engages students in competition, while showing them the differences between a …

… of people is more pressing than ever. The chapters here offer invaluable context and knowledge about the human … Matter? How 65 Came to Be Old and Old Came to Be Ill From Commonplace to Controversial: The Different Histories of … and washing machines, to, later, remote controls and online shopping, technology was subtly reducing the amount of …

… dealt with federalism on a different level. The article compared the history of alcohol prohibition back in the … marijuana today. After introducing the Origins article, we will provide the students with a general overview of Ohio’s … do the opposite, and make the government more complicated. Again students will discuss as a small group and class and …

… and state corrupted both institutions. The state risked becoming subject to religious controversies that would … many Protestants viewed church-state alliances as a way to offer a particular sect—such as Congregationalists in New … religious creeds. Moreover, established churches risked becoming tools of the state rather than of salvation, favoring …

… far away from their places of origin, while also relaying complications and controversies in the ethics of their … begins with a clip from the popular film Black Panther in order to illustrate the relevance of the topic and generate … of cultural heritage were taken away from them. After, they complete a stations activity wherein they read and consider …

… As the international community struggles to respond effectively to the missile … the Soviet Union each primarily responsible for peace and order within one of the areas.   Roosevelt called his … act when no one else could. China’s response to North Korea will serve as a critical test of its readiness to assume …

… I am become death, the shatterer of worlds. J. Robert Oppenheimer … was leading the way. The potential of science and reason to offer a solution to violence, a core idea of the … and history of science and the atomic age in America will find this an intriguing read. It is just as much about …

… rights. Beginning with the dramatic and extended stand-off in Birmingham, Ala., it continued in brutal … Time’s coverage of King as its “Man of the Year” played off the perspective of forty years earlier. When King was …

… York City has been destroyed or depopulated time and time again.  Max Page, in his book The City's End: Two Centuries … of the text.  In examining roughly two hundred years of comic, filmic, propagandic, and literary portrayals of the … of weapons of mass destruction and man's inability to communicate result in the end of the city?  Invasion, U.S.A. …

… entered into a second war, more vicious than that fought against the Axis powers. Written by Amikam Nachmani. …

… studying the Black Sea region, and for any government official tasked with working on the issues in that troubled … the reader.   The reviewer’s photos during the peaceful component of the pro-democracy EuroMaidan protests.  … and 3) the fluid and uncertain relationships Ukraine will have with the rest of the world. In the final question …

… solicits articles from historians, writers, and artists committed to good storytelling, with an eye for the strange and a …

… England was in civil war as disaffected barons took up arms against King John, who reigned 1199-1216. Written by Rebecca …

… veto. What’s more, both houses are reluctant to cut off spending to support troops in the field. But the … debt ceiling. These routine but necessary measures became complicated when the Eagleton Amendment was added to them. … splitting Democratic liberals between those, led by J. William Fulbright, who favored the compromise, and those, …