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A Brief History of Zimbabwe - Part 2
An introduction to the history of the African nation. This part confronts the effect of nationalistic shifts and the new constitution.
Vanishing Cultures by Peter Magubane
Although at first sight 'Vanishing Cultures' looks to be a standard coffee-table book; Peter Magubane's outstanding pictorial record is a valuable insight into traditional Black South African cultures.
Top 10 Things to Know About Bill Clinton
Read all about the key events in Bill Clinton's life and time as president of the United States with this top 10 list.
Gilles de Rais 1404 - 1440
Was Gilles de Rais a medieval serial killer or was something more political going on?
Orestes
Orestes was the son of Clytemnestra and Agamemnon who revenged his father by murdering his mother.
Major Somnath Sharma Param Vir Chakra (PVC)
Major Sharma's leadership and courage seldom equaled in Indian Armed Forces history. Major Somnath Sharma's father Major General Amarnath Sharma received the Param Vir Chakra on his
Who Invented the First Mirror?
When was the mirror invented? Humans have probably used still water as a mirror for millions of years, but a sheet of glass with metal backing is a much more recent invention.
Women in Power in Asia - Female Heads of State or Government
List of female heads of state / heads of government in Asia during the modern era, including women in power as presidents or prime ministers.
Unclear Winner in U.S. Presidential Election
Although some thought the election between Vice President Al Gore (Democrat) and Texas Governor George W. Bush (Republican) would be close, no one imagined that it would be that close. Find out what happened during the 2000 Presidential election.
Leader in the West: Major General Samuel R. Curtis
Major General Samuel R. Curtis was a Union commander in the Trans-Mississippi Theater during the American Civil War who won victories at the Battles of Pea Ridge and Westport.