What Was The Jonestown Massacre?
On November 18, 1978, 918 people including a third who were children died in an event that is termed the Jonestown Massacre.
October 12, 2017 16:36
Society
Latest
How Did Hebrew Develop?
Hebrew, native to Israel, is spoken by about 9 million people worldwide.
October 12, 2017 16:25
Where is Catalonia?
Catalonia is located in the extreme eastern part of the Iberian Peninsula.
October 12, 2017 12:13
The Regions of Texas
The state of Texas is divided into a number of geographic regions.
October 11, 2017 17:30
Who are the Huguenots?
Huguenots is the term used for French Protestants who are following the Reformed tradition.
October 10, 2017 17:09
What Was the Dervish State?
The Dervish State refers to an early 20th century Somali Muslim kingdom.
October 10, 2017 16:59
What Languages Are Spoken in Zambia?
English is Zambia's official language, but Bantu languages are the most commonly spoken.
October 10, 2017 16:28
What is a Baby Boomer?
A baby boomer describes a generation of people born between 1946 and 1964.
October 10, 2017 14:13
What is Millenarianism?
Millenarianism is the belief held by a societal or religious group that a big change is underway.
October 6, 2017 17:42
What Was Operation Desert Storm?
Operation Desert Storm began when the Iraqi military planned to take over Kuwait.
October 6, 2017 17:30
What is a Rate of Natural Increase?
The rate of natural increase refers to the difference between the crude birth rate and the crude death rate of a given population.
October 6, 2017 17:24
What Are the Seven Sister Colleges?
The Seven Sister Colleges refer to a group of schools in the United States which are traditionally private a restricted to female students.
October 6, 2017 10:51
What Was the Renaissance Period?
The Renaissance Period was an extremely influential period of history, and occurred between the years 1300 and 1700.
October 6, 2017 10:50
What Is A Vernacular Language? How Is It Different From A Lingua Franca?
A vernacular language is the native language of a specific population living within the country.
October 5, 2017 17:33
The Most-Reviewed Tourist Attractions in the World
Barcelona's Sagrada Familia is the world's top reviewed tourist attraction.
October 5, 2017 17:07
Countries Where Corporal Punishment in the Home is Outlawed
Although in some countries, using spanking as a form of discipline is acceptable, in many countries it is illegal.
October 5, 2017 16:55
What Is a Nail House?
A nail house is a term used in China to refer to homes that belong to residents who are reluctant to move for and make way for new real estate development.
October 5, 2017 01:58
Where is the Mason Dixon Line?
The Mason Dixon Line is an important cultural designation used in the United States.
October 4, 2017 12:21
What Is A Satellite Town?
In urban planning, a satellite town is a smaller metropolitan area located close to a bigger metropolitan area.
October 4, 2017 11:24
Page 107 / 189