Examines the Scopes trial concerning the teaching of evolution in public schools.

During the late Middle Ages, Italy was at the center of a renaissance, or rebirth, in music, architecture, literature, and painting. The Italian Renaissance examines this ...

Describes the legendary creatures from Greek mythology, the Cyclopes, a race of giants with a taste for human flesh and with a single eye in the center of their foreheads.

Focuses on Darwin's development of his idea of natural selection, his voyage to the Galapagos Islands, and the publication and defense of his works.

Discusses some notable female leaders of history, including Cleopatra, Queen Victoria, and Golda Meir.

Traces the history of vaccines from the first vaccine, to the work of Louis Pasteur, to the hazards of immunization, to vaccines today.

Describes how medieval castles were built and examines the daily lives of those inhabiting them.

Most scientists now accept the idea that life must exist in other parts of the universe. The important questions are: how abundant is such ET life? and what is it like? This ...

Examines the history of people's interest in space travel, the development of efforts to leave Earth, and possibilities for colonization and exploration of outer space.

Examines the origins of the U.S. presidency and how it fits into the American system of government, as well as the many roles the president plays.