Burgan, Michael

Describes different kinds of roller coasters, their history, and how they operate, and gives examples of each type.

Discusses the Japanese American internment during World War II by the American Government.

A biography of Jack the Ripper focusing on what it takes to be considered one of the worst figures in history.

Explores the deadly 1970 Kent State protest of the Vietnam War through an iconic black-and-white photograph. Describes the background of the event, the impact of the photograph, and the aftermath. Includes photographs, a timeline, a glossary, and further resources.

On the night of April 14, 1912, as it made its first voyage, the luxury steamship Titanic struck an iceberg. Then, a few hours after midnight on April 15, the ship sank thousands of feet before settling on the ocean floor. And that's where it stayed, whereabouts unknown, for the next 73 years until it was discovered by oceanographer Robert Ballard and his crew. The pictures and video Ballard brought back from the 1985 discovery helped stir new interest in the Titanic's voyage and its resting spot.

Examines the controversy surrounding an image of an angry Muhammad Ali standing over his fallen opponent Sonny Liston in 1965.

Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) have never been more important. Check out many stories from around the world of medicine and health care.