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Tag Archives: History
Apartheid
Nobel Prize-winning author Nadine Gordimer writes about South Africa and the effects of apartheid on its people. Learn more about apartheid, from its origins to its end in 1994.
Anne Frank
Visit the Anne Frank house online, where you can read about the events in her life, enter a 3D version of her hiding place in the secret annex, examine her writing, view photographs, and more.
Ellis Island
Did you know that more than one-third of all current United States citizens can trace an ancestor to Ellis Island? For more than 60 years, Ellis Island was an entry point to the United States for millions of immigrants from all over the world. Explore this site to learn more about Ellis Island and immigration to the United States.
Where Did Dragons Come From?
Did you ever wonder where the idea of dragons came from? And how did so many isolated civilizations come to believe in them? This article explores potential theories behind the dragon myths.
Greek Mythology
Are you interested in learning about Greek mythology? Visit this site to read about the Olympian gods, their heroes and monsters, and the origins of their stories. You can also watch a variety of video clips.
Titanic
Read this article to learn about the Titanic disaster. Find out how the ship was made, what its flaws were, and who was on it. The site also includes several videos and photo galleries related to Titanic.