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Wikipedia: Great Purge
A detailed summary of Stalin's Great Purges during the 1930s. Gives some information on Nikolai Yezhov, head of the NKVD from 1936-1938 (which was the most intense period of the purges).
BBC
Bbc: Key Siege Suspects
Many people say that Chechen guerilla leader Shamil Basayev was behind the Beslan School attack. This article provides information about Basayev and others who are suspected terrorists. 9/2004
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Why Is Being Scared So Fun?
What could possibly be fun about being scared? Margee Kerr examines the biology and psychology behind what makes fear so fun. [4:29]
PBS
Pbs Liberty!: Thomas Paine
Short biography of Revolutionary activist Thomas Paine. Includes historical illustration of Paine plus a video clip from the PBS documentary "Liberty."
PBS
Pbs: Global Connections: Middle East: What Is Religious Militancy?
Short article discusses the role of religious extremism and its relationship to terrorist activities. Background information on the Arab-Israeli conflict is also provided.
Other
World Security Network
Official website of the World Security Network which seeks to prevent wars and promote peace on many fronts. The left-hand menu provides information on current hot topics, ideas, and countries.
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: The Iraq War (Students and Teachers)
This site provides coverage of the war with Iraq written for teens. Additional content includes student voices and forums.
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: Bombings Renew Fear of War in Algeria
From the NewsHour with Jim Lehrer an April 2007 news story examining recent events in Algeria generating concerns of a renewed civil war in Algeria between the government and Islamic extremists. Also provides links to related topics.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Tom Swift and His Aerial Warship by Victor Appleton
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. One work is Tom Swift and His Aerial Warship, an adventure multi-chapter book from 1915, written by the ghost writer Victor Appleton. In this book's quest, the main...
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Equatorial Guinea: History
An interesting article about the history of Equatorial Guinea. Read about the political and human rights problems that have beset the country since its independence. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Ethiopia: History
The history of Ethiopia, the world's oldest independent country, has been tumultuous since the 1970s. Read what has been happening and what the future might hold for this country. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Classroom: War Powers
Check out this interactive timeline on War powers in the United States.
Human Rights Watch
Who's Afraid of Vladimir Putin?
Article discussing President Putin's actions in Chechnya and the rest of the world's reaction to it. Very critical of the conflict in Chechnya. (26 September 2003)
BBC
Bbc: Mass Arrest of Egyptian Brothers
A June 2007 news story describing the arrest of dozens of people belonging to the Muslim Brotherhood, an outlawed Islamic group.
Choices Program, Brown University
The Choices Program: History and Current Events
This page engages students in international issues. Curricular resources and instructional programs bring international public policy to life. Students engage in research and high-level thinking activities that revolve around what is in...
Council of Foreign Relations
Council on Foreign Relations: The Anthrax Letters
History of the anthrax attacks of 2001 in a Q&A format. Very concise and informative. The basics of the attack are covered. Good place to start research.
Read Works
Read Works: Now, That's a Big Bird!
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about a prehistoric bird skull found in South America. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: Drug War
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about problems created by the drug trade in America and in other countries. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
BBC
Bbc: Britain and the French Revolution
The author describes how the French Revolution was received by the British. At first, many citizens saw a cause to celebrate. But as the Revolution proceeded, disillusionment set in for many people. Archived.
Other
The Guillotine History, Facts and Fiction
The Guillotine, a formidable and central part of the French Revolution, maintains a position of prominence in French history. This site documents the importance of this device and it's role in French culture. An interactive feature,...
Choices Program, Brown University
Choices: The Future of the Middle East: Arab Spring and Death of Osama Bin Laden
Learning with scholars online video, students consider the impact of Osama bin Laden's death on different groups of people. and explore the status and future of U.S. counterterrorism policy.
Choices Program, Brown University
Choices: Teaching With the News: The Iraqi Refugee Crisis
Learning module in which students use multi-media resources to analyze U.S. policy toward Iraqi refugees and gain an understanding of the causes and scope of the Iraqi refugee crisis, exploring firsthand accounts of Iraqi refugees'...
The Economist
The Economist: After Osama Bin Laden: They Got Him
"They Got Him." Words that echoed in many countries around the world as news spread of the death of al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, May 2, 2011. Peruse this detailed account of the events leading up to and following the attack and...
Other
Unlv: French Revolution: A Chronology
This is a timeline that covers the French Revolution in detail from 1789 to 1799.
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