Offers a brief history of ancient Egypt and discusses the earliest civilization that developed across the Nile River Valley, the building of the pyramids, religious beliefs, and Cleopatra's role in it
Introduces ancient Mesopotamian civilization, describing the introduction of agriculture, the rise of of urban culture, the development of writing, and a brief history of the successive kingdoms that
Introduces the civilization of ancient Rome, describing the rise of the republic, the civil war that led to the Empire, the influence of Christianity, and the external threats that led to its decline.
Discusses the strategies scientists use to minimize the threat of nuclear weapons falling into the wrong hands, including securing nuclear stockpiles and detecting the movement of unsecured radioactiv
Provides a brief history of ancient China and discusses the importance of the Great Wall in the development of ancient Chinese civilization, the effect of Confucianism on Chinese culture, and the sign
Discusses psychological aspects of human relationships, including families, friendship, love, relationship problems, and the effects of psychological disorders on relationships.
Discusses motivation, including various theories that may explain it, internal and external sources, the question of rewards, how to become and remain motivated, and other aspects.
Discusses personality, including how it develops, different styles, the value of personality tests, personality disorders, and whether personality change is possible.
Discusses the civiliziation of ancient India, including what part India's early cultures played in the birth of Hinduism and how one Indian ruler helped make Buddhism a world religion.
Shares useful information on careers in the medical industry, including radiation therapist, robot-assisted surgeon, and diagnostic medical sonographer.
Presents an overview of growing up in Canada, discussing family life, education, work, social life, and social problems and other situations that affect young people.
Presents an overview of growing up in Russia, discussing family life, education, work, social life, and such issues that affect young people as nationalism, corruption, and new opportunities.
Shares useful information on careers in environmental and energy technology, including environmental analyst, wind turbine technician, and renewable energy project developer.
