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Need a story about the Tiananmen Square Masacre? Here is one about a survivor from the pages of the New York Times. Please observe all copyright laws. nb
Here is an excellent essay on how history and hardship shaped China. Please observe all copyright laws. nb
Ok, this is one of my best articles which recounts the major Asia Pacific Geo-Political events starting from the Russo-Japanese War through the attack on Pearl Harbor. History simply isn't written any better. This is from the pages of the International Harold Tribune, 1995. Please observe all copyright laws. I included a picture from the Web of the Russo Japanese War to add interest for the kids (but the picture is probably copyright protected too. nb
Ok, this article is in honor of Clayton because he mentioned one of my heros, Homer Lea in his last lecture. Homer Lea, for those of you who don't know him, predicted in 1912 or there about, the coming war between Japan and USA. He was a military genius who because of his deformity was often overlooked (literally.) Anyway, this is a great article from the pages of the International Harold Tribune. I included a picture fromt the Web of Homer to add interest for the kids. Please observe all copyright laws. nb
Here is an excellent article, no really excellect article, on how religion colors how people see the same event differently. This article really is a current event, its on the Tsunami and compares how Buddhist, Hindus, and Muslims all view the disaster differently. Fantastic article for middle school through AP World History. I can't remember whether the article is from the LA Times or New York Times, but in either case, please observe all copyright laws and regualtions. nb
Here is another great article from the pages of Saudi Aramco by Paul Lundi. It's about Dutch Trade and the Indian Ocean. Articles like this simply don't get any better. Please observe all copyright laws and relulations. nb
Here is an article about the Sepoy Rebellion in India. Great reading by the Constitutional Rights Foundation. Please observe all copyright laws...after all it is the Constitutional Rights Foundation. nb
The Indian people today, especially their government, desputes the Aryan Invasion theorical origins of the Hindu religion. Well, here is an article recently that shows that the DNA of the high caste Indians are closely connected to European origins. Please observe all copyright laws.
Here is a superb article on the blending of the three philosophic/religous heritages of China. Really a useful article for the higher grades and AP from the New York Tiimes on how Taoism, Buddhism, and Confuciusims comes together to create the Chinese cultural experience and heritage. Please observe all copyright laws and regulations. nb
Here is a superb article on the blending of the three philosophic/religous heritages of China. Really a useful article for the higher grades and AP from the New York Tiimes on how Taoism, Buddhism, and Confuciusims comes together to create the Chinese cultural experience and heritage. Please note that I added some pictures and illustrations from the net because I could not capture the NYT pictures. Please observe all copyright laws and regulations. nb
Here is an interesting article from Time Magazine, 1993, called 6 who ruled China. Please observe all copyright laws and rules. nb
I am fascinated by the warlord period of China, 1916 to the late 1920s. Anyway, there is not much information or many articles about the warlords so I'm passing this one on to those interested. Please observe all copyright laws and rules. nb
Here is a great article from the International Herald Tribune, 2002 on destruction of the Summer Palace of Yuanmingyuan by British and French troups in 1860. Good eye witness account of the wanton destruction of this magnificent palace. I've added some pictures from the web to add interest to student readers. Please observe all copyright laws and regulations. nb
Here is another great article from the New York Times called the Bogus Biography of Mao. From the heading you can guess that its an expose of the the false history of Mao...the making of the myth if you will. Very valuable article for critical thinking. I've added a poster picture to promote student interest. Please observe all copyright laws and rules. nb
This is an article from the BBC on China's firewall, called Wangguan or "net wall." This article is non technical and accessable to middle school grades through high school. Anyway, it should stimulate discussion on "freedom of speech," parent control, and other issues facing students, parents, and society. Please observe all copyright laws.