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Athens protesters vented their anger against government practices in 1875, 1901,1902 and 1903 but their motives were not always progressive.

The city of Houston, Texas, experienced two defining racial conflicts separated by five decades and linked by the overzealous and racist actions of the Houston Police.

Greenwood was a clean middle class community where African Americans lived and were able to pursue their American dream, but all the changed in a twinkle of an eye.

Desperate people looting and killing to fill their empty bellies. Times have changed. There is no cheap food anymore. Can oil $ fix the world's food shortage?

2009 marks the 40th anniversary of Stonewall, and of gay pride. Find out how to learn more about this important event in gay history and celebrate pride this year.

Duberman's Stonewall and Carter's Stonewall: The Riots That Sparked the Gay Revolution use different methods to portray 1960s gay history and gay political awareness.

Racial bigotry, yellow journalism, and machine politics were factors that led to the Douglas County Courthouse riot.

In the early morning hours of June 28, 1969, the NYPD's First Division of Public Morals conducted a raid on a gay bar in Greenwich Village, known as the Stonewall Inn.

When NHL President Clarence Campbell suspended Rocket Richard in 1955, he, and the Montreal police, got a lot more than they bargained for - An angry mob.

Stonewall was a well-known historical turning point for the gay rights movement, but it also marked the start of a new concept of gay identity - Pride versus the closet.

Whiteclay, Neb., remains an enabler of Oglala Sioux alcoholism 10 years after the deaths of two Lakota men on its outskirts and a subsequent riot.

While black soldiers defended democracy overseas they still suffered under intense Jim Crow racism at home.

Today, August 8, 2008, marks the beginning of the much-hyped Beijing Olympics. Much controversy surrounds the games.

Urumqi is the capital city of Xinjiang, a large desert province in the northwest of China. It is a business and transportation hub, and site of the riots of July 2009.

Amidst the political gathering of delegates, politicians and other figures present at the Republican National Convention, there existed another convention.

Sporadic outbursts of violence have become all too common in Africa's most populous nation. The 2008 conflict in Jos is a signal of the deep seated religious rivalry.

In 1637, King Charles I and Archbishop William Laud tried to enforce the use of a new prayer book in Scotland. The result was riot, rebellion, and war.

Street violence was common in early Boston well before the mob activities in the 1760s leading to the Revolution. Boston had at least 28 riots between 1689 and 1765.

There were many cases of riotous behaviour during the industrial revolution. A notorious bout of uprisings were due to the agitations of one man, William Murphy.

The legacy of William Murphy's rabble rousing lectures was to further segregate Catholics and Protestants, Irish and English and to highlight the problems of free speech.

Major League Soccer is growing, and new fans are attracted to the game every season. The problem of soccer hooligans in MLS may be rearing its ugly head in North America.

The Ku Klux Klan holds national meeting. Rosa Parks refuses to give up her seat. King and Malcolm X are assassinated. Watts Riots begin.

Metal is one of the most popular genres of modern music - being split into so many specific subgenres as to astound the casual fan and hardcore metalhead alike!

2007 Grammy winners, The Soweto Gospel Choir reflects the hopes and dreams of the people of Soweto, South Africa, who will embrace you with warmth when you visit them.

Offbeat Los Angeles tour company Esotouric adds rock music, architecture and literary tours to tours like Raymond Chandler's LA, the Black Dahlia and Halloween Horrors

In 1190, the Jewish residents of York fled to the royal castle at York after anti-Jewish rioting broke out in the city. The remaining residents laid siege to the castle.

For a century, Christie Pits has been one of Toronto, Canada's most vibrant community green spaces.

The July 2009 outbreak of violence in China's westernmost province is just the latest in a long history of a people's struggle for independence.

Disputed December 27, 2007 election has divided Kenya along tribal lines, resulting in violence, rioting and death in the Rift Valley and in Kenya's capital, Nairobi.

Isa bin Salman ruled a turbulent island for 38 years surviving riots and wars.

Flamboyant and beloved, "Cowboy Jim" Dahlman reigned as mayor for 21 years during the most corrupt period in Omaha history.

The Kaiser Chiefs return with a follow-up that improves upon their exciting debut, Employment.

Six galleries at the New-York Historical Society provide the first in-depth look at Lincoln's connection with New York City's citizens, business leaders and politicians.

This attractive area in West London has a long and interesting history. Over the centuries it has been inhabited by Saxons, Romans, Afro-Caribbean and Irish immigrants.

Charles Stross, Cory Doctorow and Walter Jon Williams are name-checked, but the influences of the Lucky Strike parties and other South African stories are equally strong.

A prime slot opening for No Doubt on their 2009 arena tour is fast approaching as Paramore look to capitalize with a new record, and attract more fans.

History is always subjective unless one considers dates and facts as constituting the entire discipline. How we write history determines how the public understands it.

An introduction to the many hundreds of thousands of brave Chinese who travelled overseas in search of a better life.

China told protesters they had until midnight tonight to turn themselves in or face "harsh consequences." Now, Tibet and surrounding areas are being sealed off.

Dennison was powerful, ruthless and as well known as his acquaintances, Al Capone and Tom Pendergast.

Picture this: a person commits first-degree murder, but is mitigated by a plea of depression caused by consuming junk food, also known as the "Twinkie defence".

Spike Lee explores racial issues and racism in his controversial film Do The Right Thing, and he also takes a close look at mob mentality.

KTLK's Jason Lewis and Chris Baker encourage violence against individuals on air. Their comments are not unlike those of Kenyan radio talkers during the election violence

In the months before the outbreak of war with Spain in April 1898, German warships prowled the Caribbean, meddling in affairs & hoping to benefit from a weakening Spain.

"Slumdog Millionaire" captivated audiences on the big screen for the past few months. Its soundtrack has emerged as a big winner for its unique sound.

Booker T. Washington's Atlanta Compromise speech ignited the racial debate over whether integration or segregation was the best path for economic equality.

Explore NYC's race relations' history. Manhattan's landmark Lamartine homes, including white female abolitionist Hopper Gibbons', survived NY's 1863 War Draft Riots.

From its beginning as the Bow Street Horse Patrols founded in 1742, the Mounted Branch of London's Metropolitan Police has proved its worth many times over

The veteran troops of the 25th Infantry found themselves in a battle they could not win in 1906.

With Nixonland, Rick Perlstein has given us an educational and entertaining account of the turbulent timespan of 1964 through 1972.