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Women's Role in World War I

During the First World War, women rose to the occasion and filled many necessary roles 1917 World War 1 U.S. Navy poster Related Links Women's…

Cuba Travel Guidelines

Now that the travel ban has been lifted, Americans can visit Cuba, but there are limitations Havana, Cuba Related Links Cuba Primer…

Israeli Druze

With the outbreak of civil war in Syria, more Druze turn to Israel for citizenship. By Jennie Wood Related Links Conflict from 1948 through…

The Lasting Influence of the Beatles

Years after the Beatles broke up, their music and legacy still inspires. by Jennie Wood Related Links The Beatles Timeline…

Living Off the Grid

What does it really mean to live off the grid? by Jennie Wood More and more families are choosing off the grid living. Related Links…

Amy Winehouse

Troubled singer who revitalized the British music scene and paved the way for others dies. by Jennie Wood Amy Winehouse in June 2007 Photo Credit: Rama…

State Holidays

Oddball Holidays Five state holidays you may not know by Elissa Haney Do you have Casimir Pulaski Day off? Kids in Illinois do. Many states observe…

Palestine Seeks Membership with the U.N. Security Council

After years of stalled peace talks with Israel, Palestine takes matters to the United Nations. By Jennie Wood Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas Matty Stern (U…

Top Ten Most Influential Feminist Books

The following are infoplease.com's picks for the books that have been the most influential on feminism and the women's movement. by Jennie Wood The Second Sex original…

From Hattie to The Help

A History of African-Americans at the Oscars by Jennie Wood Hattie McDaniel, the first African-American to win an Oscar. RELATED LINKS…