Step aside, Lord of the Flies. Free Fall, published 50 years ago, is the novel that announced William Golding's true genius.

Jun 9, 2009 - Douglas Nordfors

American populism was tied to western grievances and farmers' demands concerning unlimited coinage of silver by the federal Treasury.

Dec 25, 2010 - Michael Streich

The rise of the Knights of Labor was attributed to its inclusive membership and education but would fall due to internal and external factors.

Jun 24, 2010 - William L. Wunder

Charles Coughlin, Gerald Smith, and Francis Townsend joined forces to form the Union Party for the 1936 election, but their clashing egos doomed the effort.

Aug 6, 2010 - William L. Wunder

In the 2nd century AD four empires reigned supreme over ancient Eurasia - the Roman, Parthian, Kushan and the Han.

Oct 25, 2010 - Marcus Chin

Adolf Hitler had no time for modernist architects and artists, whose work he considered morally degenerate and politically subversive.

Jun 27, 2010 - Barry Vale

Heart attacks and strokes, once thought to be predominantly diseases of prosperous western societies, cause far more deaths in developing countries than AIDS does

May 1, 2009 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

With anecdotal lyrics and an acoustic love ballad, Paramore's third album is more than just fun to listen to.

Oct 4, 2009 - Chaz Holmes

For all you 'spy hard' fans out there, the devices that were once used by fictional spy agents James Bond and Inspector Gadget are now avaliable for everyone.

Nov 26, 2009 - Terri Russell

Further gains for right wing extremists in the 2010 French regional elections continue a trend of growing support for the far right across Europe.

Mar 29, 2010 - David Myers

It had been over 50 years since the last grey winner of the Aintree Grand National; Nicolaus Silver, the victor in 1961.

Apr 19, 2012 - Paula Sainthouse

A look at the early NHL fortunes of the six Canadian teams sees standings that aren't that far off from how it all ended last season.

Nov 10, 2010 - Marcus Hondro

Hitler remained in his Berlin bunker as the Russians, the Allies and the end of WWII approached in April, 1945.

Dec 19, 2010 - Diane Evans

Global advertising spending is on the rebound, with much of the growth coming from developing countries, says a new forecast by Zenith Optimedia.

Dec 7, 2010 - Peter Feuilherade

The Fall of Rome must be seen as a long term process rather than one or two single "causes" and should be understood as a transforming event instead of a cataclysm.

Feb 26, 2009 - Michael Streich

The Fall of the Roman Republic was gradual and took place over the course of a century. Here are some of the underlying factors in its collapse.

May 2, 2009 - Ronald Smith

At its peak, in 1962, General Motors sold one out of every two cars and trucks in the United States. Now it's struggling to survive.

Mar 5, 2009 - Rupert Taylor

The transformation of the Roman Empire took several centuries and was the effect of numerous causes traced back to the 2nd Century but did not include Christianity.

Jan 27, 2009 - Michael Streich

In 1933, a negotiated agreement between Pope Pius XI and Hitler was facilitated by the Cardinal Secretary of State, Eugenio Pacelli, the future Pius XII.

Apr 22, 2011 - Diane Evans