Hahidi, which is testimony or witness in Swahili, is a concept, a program, a community of people. This free and open-source software was developed by Juliana Rotich. A poster celebrates her vision and accomplishments and deserves an...

A colorful poster introduces class members to Maria da Penha. A biopharmacist and activist, Penha was influential in writing and getting passed, Brazil's first domestic violence law which bears her name.

A vast collection of photographs that highlight the life of Queen Elizabeth II in celebration of her eightieth birthday. Click on 'Contents' then 'The exhibition' to access the photographs by decade.

On May 7, 1945, the formal act of military surrender was signed by Germany, ending World War II in Europe. This pictorial essay highlights the celebrations that took place in London the next day marking VE Day.

Pictorial exhibit of the Independence Day celebrations in India commemorating the nation's independence from the British Empire on August 15, 1947.

This is a slideshow of important moments in the history of the American presidency. Includes photographs of presidential inaugurations, candid images of presidents and copies of inauguration day speeches.

From the International Institute of Social History this is "Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the founding of our great nation" a Chinese political propaganda poster by the artists Bei Yingren, Zhang Lingzhi, 1959.

From the International Institute of Social History this is "Enthusiastically celebrate the return of Hong Kong" a Chinese political propaganda poster by Chen Jiahua, 1997.

From the International Institute of Social History this is "To celebrate the biggest harvest in history" a Cuban political propaganda poster by an unknown designer, 1970.

A video slide show depicting portions of traditional Latin Mass, also known as Tridentine Mass. Listen to Latin as spoken during the Mass, and read captions explaining why Latin Mass faded in the 1960s and why it is starting to regain...

Get to know the many holidays and events celebrated throughout Japan each year. Use this interactive map of Japan's regions along with a monthly list of celebrations. Click to access detailed information and photos of each special day.

Ghana celebrates its fiftieth year of independence and government leaders from other countries attend celebrations.

Ghanaians celebrating the country's fiftieth anniversary of freedom from colonial rule.

Using historically significant documents and images the celebration of Memorial Day is traced from the late 1800s on.

An image of "Celebration of the Peace of Munster, 1648, at the Crossbowmen's Headquarters", created by Bartholomeus Van Der Helst in 1648 (Oil on canvas, 232 x 547 cm).

An image of "Celebrating the Birth", created by Jan Steen in 1664 (Oil on canvas, 89 x 109 cm).

An image of "Twin Birth Celebration", created by Jan Steen in 1668 (Oil on canvas, 69 x 79 cm).

An image of "Nocturnal Celebrations in Via Eugenia at Venice", created by Ippolito Caffi in 1840 (Oil on canvas, 27 x 44 cm).

An image of "Rue Saint-Denis in Paris, Celebration of 30 June 1878", created by Claude Monet in 1878 (Oil on canvas, 76 x 52 cm).

An image of "Rue Montorgueil in Paris, Celebration of 30 June 1878", created by Claude Monet in 1878 (Oil on canvas, 81 x 51 cm).

An image of "Pasquale Cicogna Hearing Mass Celebrated in the Oratory of the Crociferi", created by Palma Giovane from 1568-87 (Oil on canvas, 369 x 262 cm).

An image of "Celebration by Torchlight on the Oude Delft", created by Egbert Van Der Poel, c. 1654 (Oil on wood, 55 x 43 cm).

An image of "Celebration of the Myth of Apollo", created by Louis Dorigny, c. 1695 (Fresco).

An image of "The Fourteenth of July Celebration in Paris", created by Vincent Van Gogh in Summer 1886, Paris (Oil on canvas, 44 x 39 cm).