history

In seventeenth century New England, Hester Prynne is condemned by Puritan law to wear a scarlet "A" as the symbol of the sin she has committed.

Examines conflict in the Middle East from the Ottoman Empire's entry into World War I in October 1914 to the Allied Victory and declaration of a new Turkish Republic in 1923 as well as the hostilities that have plagued the region ever since.

King Henry is married to Katherine of Aragon, but he has been smitten by the charms of the Queen's Maid of Honor, Anne Bullen, and is tempted to divorce his dignified and noble wife. Meanwhile, the lords of England resent the influence of Henry's trusted advisor, Cardinal Wolsey, who is gradually drawing power into his own hands. As Katherine and Wosley suffer their tragic falls, new figures rise to fill their places, but they, too, wil be brought low by the inexorable sweep of time and fortune.

Explores U.S. expansion during the 1800's, covering the Louisiana Purchase, Lewis and Clark, the displacement of Native Americans, the settlement of Texas, the Oregon Trail, and the Mexican-American War.

Examines the engineering achievements of the Byzantine Empire in the Middle Ages, discusses their invention of foreign intelligence, and looks at how the empire's accomplishments contributed to its downfall.

A detailed biography of Napoleon Bonaparte, the general of the French Revolution who later declared himself Emperor of France, from his birth on the island of Corsica to his final exile on the island of St. Helena.

This biography examines the life of Joseph Stalin. Readers will learn about Stalin's family background, childhood, education, and his time as dictator of the Soviet Union.

Saskatchewan is the only Canadian province with entirely manmade borders. It is home to rolling prairies, forests, and lakes. Discover more about this unique province in Saskatchewan.

Describes the environment, history, industry, tourist attractions, arts, sports, and cultures that make that region unique to Newfoundland and Labrador.