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Deng Xiaoping’s Four Modernizations

Communist China attempted to quickly modernize in its early years with mixed results. The four modernizations focused on efforts to reform agriculture, industry, national defense, and science and...

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Who Were The Worst First Ladies in U.S. History?

The American President serves as both head of state and government, using the first lady to help do both. The first lady serves various important functions such as hostess, advisor to the president,...

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link to Cleopatra’s Exploits: The Short Version

Cleopatra’s Exploits: The Short Version

Cleopatra is one of the most famous women in history, a favorite subject of movies, plays and more. She was the last independent Egyptian ruler before the Romans took over.  Cleopatra was known for...

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Alexander the Great: The Man Behind the Conquests

Alexander the Great (356 BCE - 323 BCE) was an empire builder from Macedonia, which was a region in Northern Greece. Alexander’s importance means there are many sources of information allowing us...

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link to 4 Early Creation Stories: Mesopotamia, Egypt, China, India

4 Early Creation Stories: Mesopotamia, Egypt, China, India

Humans have always had a need to explain the origins of important things. These stories are often not meant to be taken literally; they provide a symbolic explanation of our lives.  Early human...

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Why Do Asians Have Small Eyes?

East Asians and various other groups have distinctive small eyes. The “epicanthic fold,” the bit of skin on the upper lid near the inner corner of the eye, is behind this characteristic. The eyes...

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