An historical account of Operation Iraqi Freedom, including the events leading up to the 2002 conflict, the people involved, the political instability and insurgency that arose, and the lingering aftermath.
A biography of South African humanitarian Nelson Mandela, examining his long imprisonment and position as South Africa’s first black president, as well as his emphasis on reconciliation and other social stances.
An historical account of the global refugee crisis, including the events that have triggered ongoing crises, the people involved, the border politics and camp-construction issues, and the lingering aftermath.
There are certain moments in history that are so significant that they become Turning Points, moments that put a bookmark in time and cause the events that follow to be measured by a different standard. From natural disasters caused by extreme climate changes to the rise of social media, from the War in Iraq to the current global refugee crisis, such times are often fraught with conflict and tension. This series puts each event in its historical context and follows the trajectory of its immediate aftermath and continuing global effects today. A timeline adds further historical context, while “Pointing Out” sidebars present related topics and perspectives.
A biography of Albanian-born nun Mother Teresa, examining her position as a leader of the Missionaries of Charity in India, as well as her emphasis on compassion and other social stances.
An historical account of the social media boom, including the technological advancements that enabled widespread Internet use, the people involved, how companies such as Facebook and Twitter capitalized on it, and the lingering aftermath.
A biography of American civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., examining his position as a voice of the movement, as well as his emphasis on nonviolent resistance and other social stances.
A biography of Tibetan Buddhist leader Tenzin Gyatso, examining his position as the 14th Dalai Lama and his exile to India, as well as his emphasis on nonviolence and other social stances.
A biography of Indian activist Mahatma Gandhi, examining his position as a leader of nonviolent civil disobedience, as well as his emphasis on fasting and other social stances.
A biography of Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, examining his position as the founder of Buddhism, as well as his emphasis on compassion and the lifestyle of the Middle Way.
An in-depth study of sea monsters, examining legends, popular reports, and scientific evidence that supports or refutes the existence of the mysterious phenomena.
An introduction to the Comanche lifestyle and history, including their forced relocation and how they keep traditions alive today. A Comanche story recounts how bluebonnet flowers came to be.
An in-depth study of near-death experiences, examining legends, popular reports, and scientific evidence that supports or refutes the mysterious phenomena.
An in-depth study of Bigfoot, examining legends, popular reports, and scientific evidence that supports or refutes the existence of the mysterious phenomenon.
An in-depth study of Area 51, examining legends, popular reports, and scientific evidence that supports or refutes the mysterious phenomena reputed to occur there.
An in-depth study of alien abductions, examining legends, popular reports, and scientific evidence that supports or refutes the mysterious phenomena.
An in-depth study of Atlantis, examining legends, popular reports, and scientific evidence that supports or refutes the existence of the mysterious civilization.
An in-depth study of the Loch Ness Monster, examining legends, popular reports, and scientific evidence that supports or refutes the existence of the mysterious phenomenon.
An in-depth study of the Great Sphinx, examining legends, popular reports, and scientific evidence that supports or refutes tales of its mysterious history.
An in-depth study of the Bermuda Triangle, examining legends, popular reports, and scientific evidence that supports or refutes the mysterious phenomena reputed to occur there.
An introduction to the Shawnee lifestyle and history, including their forced relocation and how they keep traditions alive today. A Shawnee story recounts the importance of family.
An introduction to the Inuit lifestyle and history, including their forced relocation and how they keep traditions alive today. An Inuit story recounts how the northern lights came to exist.
An introduction to the Hopi lifestyle and history, including their forced relocation and how they keep traditions alive today. A Hopi story recounts how people came to live in this world.
An introduction to the Cheyenne lifestyle and history, including their forced relocation and how they keep traditions alive today. A Cheyenne story recounts how people became chief of the animals.
An introduction to the Seminole lifestyle and history, including their forced relocation and how they keep traditions alive today. A Seminole story recounts why it is important to respect traditions.
