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    Myanmar

    Study the history and geography of modern Myanmar (known historically as Burma) with this country profile.

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    World History
    Myanmar (Burma)
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    Hirohito Biography

    Hirohito, also known as Tenno Showa, was the emperor of Japan for most of the 20th century. Read this biography to learn…

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    Social Studies and History
    Rulers (Persons)
    Japan
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    Timeline: The Former Yugoslavia

    Follow this timeline of the former Yugoslavia, from World War I to the splintering of the country. Learn about the…

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    Social Studies and History
    European History
    Europe
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    Hong Kong

    Use this country profile to learn about the history, geography, and government of Hong Kong.

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    Social Studies and History
    World History
    Asian History
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    Winston Churchill Biography

    Winston Churchill was the prime minister of Britain during World War II. Read this biography to learn more about this…

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    Social Studies and History
    World War II (1939-1945)
    Political Figures
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    India Becomes a Republic

    India celebrates Republic Day on January 26. Honor this day by learning about the country's history and how this…

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    World History
    India
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    Elizabeth Blackwell Biography

    Read this biography to learn about the life of Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman to receive a medical degree.

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    Social Studies and History
    American History/U.S. History
    Women's Rights
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    Sri Lanka

    Sri Lanka's National Day is celebrated February 4. Read this country profile to learn about Sri Lanka's geography,…

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    World History
    Sri Lanka
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    Gertrude Ederle Biography

    Read this biography to learn about Gertrude Ederle, an Olympic athlete and the first woman to swim across the English…

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    Social Studies and History
    Twentieth Century
    Athletes
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    The Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

    Read about Fat Man and Little Boy, the atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki by Americans during World War II.

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    Social Studies and History
    World War II (1939-1945)
    Japan
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    The Berlin Wall

    Take a look back at the fall of Communism and Soviet influence as you read this article.

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    Social Studies and History
    World History
    History of USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics)
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    Genghis Khan (Temujin) Biography

    Learn about the life of Genghis Khan, the thirteenth century Mongolian conqueror, by reading this biography.

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    Social Studies and History
    World History
    Rulers (Persons)
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    Trinidad and Tobago

    Learn about the history, geography, and government of Trinidad and Tobago—Caribbean islands that gained independence…

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    Social Studies and History
    Caribbean Islands
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    British Summer Time (BST)

    In 1908, the United Kingdom became the first country to adopt Daylight Saving Time. Read about the history of British…

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    Social Studies and History
    United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
    Telling and Measuring Time
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    Mao Zedong Biography

    Read this biography to learn more about Mao Zedong (Mao Tse-Tung), the world's most prominent Chinese communist during…

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    Political Figures
    China
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    Johnny Cash Biography

    Read this biography to learn more about the life and career of musician Johnny Cash.

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    Social Studies and History
    Musicians
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    The Curious History of the Gregorian Calendar

    Learn about the history of the Gregorian calendar.

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    Measurement
    Mathematics
    Telling and Measuring Time
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    Prince Henry (Harry) of Wales Biography

    Learn about the British royal family by reading this biography of Prince Harry, the second son of Britain's Prince…

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    Social Studies and History
    Royalty
    United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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    Lord Admiral Horatio Nelson Biography

    Lord Admiral Horatio Nelson defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Trafalgar, becoming the greatest hero in British naval…

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    Social Studies and History
    World History
    European History
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    Wilfred Owen Biography

    Read this biography to learn more about Wilfred Owen, one of the great English poets of World War I.

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    Reading and Literature
    Poetry
    World War I (1914-1918)
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    Dr. Who Character Profile

    Learn about Dr. Who, a long running television series in the United Kingdom, by reading this profile of the show.

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    Social Studies and History
    Culture and Diversity
    Popular Culture
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    Major Islamic Holidays

    Learn about celebrations for Muslims around the world. This reference reviews major Islamic holidays and notes the dates…

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    Social Studies and History
    Religion and Philosophy
    Islam
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    King Edward VIII

    In 1936, King Edward VIII abdicated his throne to marry Wallis Simpson. Read this biography to learn more about this…

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    Social Studies and History
    Twentieth Century
    Royalty
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    St. Andrew's Day

    Learn about St. Andrew's Day, Scotland's newest holiday.

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    Social Studies and History
    Scotland
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