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Touring the French Revolution

Sites to See the French Revolution For ten tumultuous years revolution swept through France.  It began with the calling of the Estates-General in 1789 and the bold decision to establish a National…

Security a Big Concern in Sochi

Threat of terrorist attacks prompts heightened security measures Sochi Seaport Related Links 2014 Winter Olympics Country Profile: RussiaSochiVladimir Putin The threat of a…

Landscape Architect

What is this job like? Parks. Playgrounds. Colleges. Soccer fields. Shopping centers. Backyards. What do these places have in common? They all look better with good landscaping.…

The Journals of Lewis & Clark: July 17, 1804

by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark July 16, 1804July 18, 1804July 17, 1804 July 17th Tuesday, we concluded to lay by today to fix the Longitude, and get the Cronometer right, (She…

West Virginia Day

The statehood of West Virginia by Liz Olson West Virginia Day celebrates West Virginia’s admission to the United States of America on June 20, 1863. Although observed unofficially…

Italy Map: Regions, Geography, Facts & Figures

Welcome to Italy, a country of great historical significance, vibrant culture, and stunning landscapes. Located in southern Europe, Italy is a boot-shaped peninsula extending into the Mediterranean…

The Seven Continents

What is a continent? A continent is defined as a large unbroken landmass completely surrounded by water, although in some cases continents are (or were in part) connected by land bridges. The…

New Brunswick Map

  New Brunswick Profile: History · Government · Economy · Population €¦ Note: New Brunswick, together with Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, form Canada's Maritime Provinces…

Northwest Territories Map

  Northwest Territories Profile: History · Government · Economy · Population €¦ Northwest Territories Information Encyclopedia: Northwest Territories In-…

Prince Edward Island Map

  Prince Edward Island Profile: History · Government · Economy · Population €¦ Note: Prince Edward Island, together with New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, form Canada's Maritime…