Perspectives on modern world history

Discusses the bus boycott in Montgomery, Alabama, to protest against the infringement of African Americans' civil rights, including the backlash caused by the boycott and the effects of the start of the Civil Rights Movement.

Provides historical background on key aspects of the naval disaster; readings about important controversies about the ship, the disaster, and its legacy; and personal narratives from individuals who lived through the event or were directly affected by it, as well as from contemporary figures who continue to influence our collective understanding of Titanic.

Looks at the events that occurred before, during, and after Hurricane Katrina.

Presents a series of essays exploring the history, controversies, and key issues of the Brown v. Board of Education Trial, in which the Supreme Court upheld the plaintiffs' argument that racial segregation of schools was unconstitutional. Includes personal narratives, a chronology, and a list of additional resources.

Explores the events surrounding Japan's 2011 natural disasters and nuclear meltdown, providing background information on the events, examining related controversies, and offering personal narratives from those who witnessed the disasters. .

Examines the historical background on the riots, the controversies surrounding the riots, and personal narratives.

Discusses the history of legal challenges to segregation in the United States focusing on the crisis surrounding the integration of Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1957, with eyewitness accounts from both black and white students at the high school.

Chronicles the events surrounding the Munich Olympics massacre in 1972, providing varying perspectives on the background and controversies.