Rising sea levels are endangering small island countries, including the tiny nation of the Maldives.
October 2024
MOVEMENT, PLACE
Sheep City!
An ancient tradition of herding sheep south for the winter is now a celebration in Madrid, Spain.
February 2024
MOVEMENT, REGIONS, PLACE, LOCATION
Historical Map
Learn how to read a historical map of Africa.
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April 2023
MOVEMENT, REGIONS
This City Is Sinking
The capital of Indonesia is sinking, but officials have a plan to save it: by building a new capital.
January 2023
MOVEMENT
Gold Rush!
The discovery of gold in California 175 years ago transformed the state and the country forever.
December 2022
MOVEMENT, WORLD HISTORY
The Roaming Ruler
Hadrian, a commander of the Roman Empire, traveled throughout his massive domain.
November 2022
MOVEMENT, PLACE
India’s Growing Pains
India is poised to become the world’s most populous country in 2023. What challenges will it face?
September 2022
MOVEMENT, LOCATION
The Search for Amelia Earhart
Trace the route taken by trailblazing pilot Amelia Earhart 85 years ago, during her mysterious final flight.
April 2022
MOVEMENT, HUMAN ENVIRONMENT INTERACTIONS, ASIA
Seeking a New Home
Bangladesh has an innovative plan to help people displaced by climate change.
February 2022
MOVEMENT
Forging an Ancient Empire
More than 2,000 years ago, Alexander the Great set out to conquer a wealthy empire.
February 15, 2021
MOVEMENT, REGIONS
Where East Met West
A network of trade routes called the Silk Road helped spread goods and ideas throughout the ancient world.
November 2, 2020
MOVEMENT
Predicting the World Population
Experts expect the global population to peak by the year 2100, then stop growing.
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