history

Tells the stories of more than fifteen historical events whose outcomes were profoundly influenced by the weather, focusing primarily on foiled military actions.

"The Daily Show" host Jon Stewart shares his observations on the human race.

Traces and explores the recurring pursuit by governments of policies contrary to their own interests.

A child imagines what has taken place in the backyard, from the present all the way back to the creation of the world.

A reference guide to world history, featuring a timeline, key date boxes, and biographies of historical figures.

As fifteen-year-old Pemba adjusts to leaving her Brooklyn, New York, home for small-town Connecticut, a history researcher helps her understand the paranormal experiences drawing her into the life of a girl who was once a slave in her house.

Presents activities and projects, such as making time capsules and rubbings and tracing genealogy, which demonstrate that learning about the past begins at home.

Provides facts about some of the grossest, messiest, and strangest moments in history, relating information about the disgusting habits of Attila and the Huns, the Aztecs, cavemen, circus performers, cowboys, gladiators, the Vikings, and many others.