WHAT WAS THE CUBAN MISSILE CRISIS? WHAT WAS THE VIETNAM WAR? WHAT WAS THE IRON CURTAIN? FIND OUT MOREAfter World War II, allies who had fought fascism together became rivals for world power. From…
Here is a list of the current monarchs throughout the world.
King Albert II, Belgium King Norodom Sihamoni, Cambodia Emperor Akihito, Japan King Abdullah II, Jordan Prince Albert II, Monaco…
Homework Center – Frequently Asked Questions Wars Where can I find out all about a war? Who started World War I? What were the causes of the Civil War? What happened during the…
(Encyclopedia) George V (George Frederick Ernest Albert), 1865–1936, king of Great Britain and Ireland (1910–36), second son and successor of Edward VII. At the age of 12 he commenced a naval career…
(Encyclopedia) will, in philosophy and psychology, term used to describe that which is alleged to stimulate the motivation of purposeful activity. It is characteristic of the will that it can be…
(Encyclopedia) Bering, Vitus JonassenBering, Vitus Jonassenvēˈt&oobreve;s yōˈnäsən bārˈĭng [key], 1681–1741, Danish explorer in Russian employ. In 1725 he was selected by Peter I to explore far…
The Environmental Working Group selected the top ten cell phones with the lowest amount of radiation. Results are listed by the maximum possible SAR level from the cell phone. SAR is…
Celebrating the WWII defeat of Japan by Liz Olson In honor of the end of World War II, Rhode Island celebrates Victory Day annually on the second Monday in August. Victory Day, also known…
Ancient Greece and Macedon: RulersDraco, Athenian politician (c. 621 B.C.)Solon, chief magistrate of Athens (594–546 B.C.)Pisistratus, tyrant of Athens (605?–527 B.C.)Hippias, tyrant of Athens (…
