The Colonial Dames of America is an organization for women whose ancestry can be traced to leaders in the original Thirteen Colonies, and whose mission is education.

Jan 23, 2010 - Cynthia Collins

A liberal attitude to the sex industry is just one of the surprises about living in New Zealand

Jun 20, 2011 - Sheila Ryan

The 2010 Waitangi Day celebrations have rekindled a debate that comes and goes. What flag is best for New Zealand? The issue is topical, but far from resolution

Feb 6, 2010 - Brian Cross

North and South Korea were assured of a future apart with the Korean War of sixty years ago. A number of nations became involved, including New Zealand.

Jul 11, 2010 - Brian Cross

The Waitangi Treaty purported to guarantee Maori land rights, while ceding sovereignty to Britain. The reality was somewhat different.

Feb 3, 2011 - John Griffin

A visit to Wellington is not complete without a trip to Te Papa, the Museum of New Zealand. This museum is educational, interactive and a great deal of fun.

Jan 17, 2011 - Juanita McLellan

Australian governments after 1945 tended to stress their support of the United Nations and their close military, economic and political links with the US.

Jun 10, 2010 - Barry Vale

A discovery of what Australian Federation did for national identity and feminism.

Aug 7, 2011 - Patrick Skinner

Maremma dogs, used by sheep and other livestock ranchers as flock guardians, protect an Australian fairy penguin colony from fox and stray dog predation.

Jun 15, 2011 - Dawn M. Smith

Read about the New York State Capitol Building, the Amityville Horror, Boldt Castle, and the Seward House. Read about ghosts and demons that haunt in NY.

Aug 10, 2010 - Terry Pruyne

The west doesn't hold the monopoly on colonisation of indigenous peoples. Taiwan's aborigines suffer the same ravages of invasion as other first nations around the world.

Jun 19, 2006 - Woorama

The tiny Pacific islands of Samoa and Tolekau skipped over December 30th, 2011, as they officially moved over the International Date Line.

Jan 12, 2012 - Susan Huebert

The territory of Tokelau in the Pacific Ocean has a colonial period history that attests to its isolation, a place of little relevance to global affairs.

Jan 6, 2011 - Brian Cross

A background on the beginning of the labour movement in Australia, including the strikes in the 1800s, Australia's first Trade Union Act, and the right to vote for women.

Apr 22, 2008 - Jodie Martin

New Zealand's coolest little capital in the world is at the heart of the country and its sporting action, a top place to be during RWC 2011.

Jan 3, 2011 - Brian Cross

The new United States was confronted by European powers on the nation's frontier, a weak central government, debt, inflation, and the withering of profitable industries.

Jan 9, 2010 - Michael Streich

Britain announced that the government will apologize for sending thousands of children to Australia, Canada and other countries under a program that lasted 100 years.

Nov 17, 2009 - Arthur Weinreb

The interactions between colonial militias and British regulars in the French and Indian War began the process of deteriorating relations with the home country.

Jun 25, 2009 - Michael Streich

A history of the people and ideas behind the philosophy from the 1800's.

May 2, 2010 - Alexis McKnight

The Rugby League International Federation has decided to award the 2013 Rugby League World Cup to the United Kingdom hoping to build on the success of 2008.

Aug 28, 2009 - Jeffrey Baxter