Early 19th century wooden houses, Art Nouveau buildings in abundance, bleak Stalin era structures, and modern shops, Riga has it all.

Jun 28, 2011 - Ethel Brodie

The Celts are a ethnic group of people spread throughout the British Isles and part of mainland Europe with a unique culture, history, religion, and language.

Jul 1, 2009 - Sandra Causey

Ever wondered why Thailand attracts so many travelers and tourists? This article gives a brief introduction to some of the highlights of the South East Asian country.

Mar 15, 2007 - Megan Styles

Seamus Heaney has been called "the most gifted English-language poet of his generation."

Jun 11, 2011 - Emily Wallace

Shinto is the national religion of Japan and a way of expressing the spiritual connection between humans and the natural world.

Jun 14, 2009 - Roxanne Blanford

Space and Consciousness applied to geography. The right place to live and build. It's all related to virtual particles and particle physics.

Jul 7, 2011 - James Gibson

The founder of Buddhism was born Siddhartha Gautama. Learn more about the early life of the Buddha Shakyamuni and the path to his enlightenment.

Jun 15, 2010 - Prerna Malik

Roman approaches to native groups in Britain varied. This is a brief history of Roman military ocupation in the Cornovian region - Shropshire and Cheshire.

Dec 20, 2011 - Alice Leiper

Land of a Thousand Hills: My Life in Rwanda is the memoir of American Rosamond Halsey Carr, who moved to Africa in 1949, and survived the Rwandan genocide of 1994.

Feb 20, 2008 - Mary Hiers

Many residents of this suburban community do not know much about the city they live in or its past. However, Burlington has an interesting and unique history.

Apr 9, 2009 - Gemma Richardson

From the Bayeux Tapestry to modern floral wall hangings, crewel stitches worked with embroidery wool on woven fabric have been an enduring hand embroidery tradition.

Nov 8, 2009 - Christine Mann

Perhaps the most essential articles of clothing and probably the first apparel invented are undergarments. This brief history reviews underwear milestones.

Apr 23, 2011 - Meryl Baer

Examining the history of Corinth through ups and downs, wars and successes, from the Neolithic to the late Roman period.

Jan 25, 2012 - Alice Leiper

In the fifteen years following World War II, England's iconic Ealing Studios produced five feature films in Australia, starting with Harry Watt's The Overlanders in 1946.

Jul 27, 2009 - Stephen Morgan

Stockholm is the capital of Sweden, built on islands and filled with cultural pursuits and exclusive shopping.

Jun 10, 2010 - Amanda Lindberg

In the far north-eastern reaches of Southern Africa, lies a vivid stretch of Bushveld green which sparkles with life and natural wonders.

Mar 23, 2010 - Mellissa Bushby

Glorious weather, pristine beaches, lush Hinterland and a multitude of attractions and activities, lure millions of visitors each year to the Gold Coast.

Oct 6, 2009 - Vanda Vadas

Art quilts are quite a recent development in the centuries-long history of quilting. Here is the story of how quilts went from bed tops to gallery and museum walls.

Oct 6, 2009 - Christine Mann

"Land of the Commonwealth" and Richard Cheek's stunning photography capture Massachusetts's historic, diverse geography. The book conveys a message, too.

Apr 13, 2010 - Amy O'Loughlin