A map of the western United States between 1836 and 1850 showing the Texas controversy and territorial adjustments at the time. The map is color-coded to show the unorganized territory of the Louisiana Purchase and the boundary line with...

A map of southeastern border of Alaska and Canada showing the area of boundary dispute and the boundary established by the Hay-Herbert Treaty between Britain and the United States in 1903. The map shows the coastline and fjords of the...

A map of Maine showing the boundary disputes with Quebec and New Brunswick between 1763-1842. The map shows the areas claimed by Quebec under the Proclamation of 1763, by the Americans to St. Croix River till 1798, by Great Britain from...

A map of the Oregon Territory between the time of exploration by George Vancouver (1792) and the Oregon Treaty of 1846. The map is color-coded to show the disputed claims of the British and United States, the Russian American line of...

A map of the Oregon Territory between the time of exploration by George Vancouver (1792) and the Oregon Treaty of 1846. The map is color-coded to show the disputed claims of the British and United States, the Russian American line of...

Good, basic overview of the controversy over the true location of San Salvador, the Caribbean island where Columbus first landed. Includes a map, list of places visited on each of Columbus's 4 voyages, and a link to a picture of Columbus.

Time magazine's look at Freud as one of the great thinkers of this century. Gives a detailed description of Freud's accomplishments as well as his controversial theories.

This is the Washington Post's obituary for former Alabama governor George Wallace. The obituary reflects upon his controversial life and political career, including his views on civil rights, assassination attempts, presidential bids,...

This is the Washington Post's obituary for former Alabama governor George Wallace. The obituary reflects upon his controversial life and political career, including his views on civil rights, assassination attempts, presidential bids,...

This is the Washington Post's obituary for former Alabama governor George Wallace. The obituary reflects upon his controversial life and political career, including his views on civil rights, assassination attempts, presidential bids,...

This is the Washington Post's obituary for former Alabama governor George Wallace. The obituary reflects upon his controversial life and political career, including his views on civil rights, assassination attempts, presidential bids,...

Biographical summary of Mill's most important writings as related to the events in his life. Scroll to his most controversial, "On Liberty",written in 1859 on the decline of individualism and fear of mass democracy. Some critics point to...

This site provides extensive information on the controversial theory that there are millions of small comets which continually burn up yearly in the earth's atmosphere.

This site provides a lengthy overview of the life and work of Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679 CE). Content includes a focus on Hobbes' "Leviathan" and the personal controversy that followed.

National Public Radio looks at the creation of the Lincoln Memorial, the controversies surrounding its design, and its political significance over the past 80 years.

National Public Radio looks at the creation of the Lincoln Memorial, the controversies surrounding its design, and its political significance over the past 80 years.

National Public Radio looks at the creation of the Lincoln Memorial, the controversies surrounding its design, and its political significance over the past 80 years.

Due to similarities with both the bear and raccoon family, the classification of the red panda (Ailurus fulgens) has caused continued controversy since it was first described in 1825. Today it is placed with the raccoons, but in its own...

A map of the United States showing the results of a test vote of the Compromise of 1850 in the House of Representatives. The Compromise of 1850 was a series of bills attempting to resolve the territorial slavery controversy following the...

This Greek Revival courthouse was built in 1827 and expanded over the 19th century. It was site of the controversial Sacco-Vanzetti trial in 1921, and has changed little since then.

Site of the controversial 1857 massacre of migrants by Utah territorial militia.

Use this site to learn the history of the controversial creation of the atomic bomb in the United States. Sound clips from National Public Radio and a photo gallery help to give you a first hand experience of the making of the atomic bomb.

Use this site to learn the history of the controversial creation of the atomic bomb in the United States. Sound clips from National Public Radio and a photo gallery help to give you a first hand experience of the making of the atomic bomb.

Use this site to learn the history of the controversial creation of the atomic bomb in the United States. Sound clips from National Public Radio and a photo gallery help to give you a first hand experience of the making of the atomic bomb.