Explores the crises leading up to World War II, the battles at sea and in the air, and highlights special events in order.

A photographic history of Ireland, describing many aspects of the Irish way of life; examining Irish art, literature, and musical traditions; and discussing the elements that have combined to create the distinctive Irish identity.

Describes the Great Depression or 1929-1941 and it's impact on the United States and other areas around the world. Text in Spanish.

As Europe endured its Dark Ages, the Maya mapped the heavens and mastered mathematics. They constructed vast cities in jungle landscapes, leaving legacies in stone at places like Palenque and Uxmal. In overgrown sites, archaeologists now piece together this civilization with the aid of satellite technology. Modern-day experts provide windows into the Mayan world by interpreting ancient messages, inscribed for future generations.

An overview of the war and tragedy in former Yugoslavia.