The year 1492 marks a watershed in modern world history. Columbus's voyage of discovery inaugurated a series of developments that would have vast consequences for both the Old World and the New. It transformed the diets of both the...

A discussion of the complexity of studying central European literature due to the different interpretations, expectations, values, and approaches of other cultures.

The "Central Europe Review," the weekly journal of Central and East European politics, society and culture, presents "Temptation," prose by Ewald Murrer. It is excerpted from his book, Dreams at the End of the Night.

An excellent resource for the study of "Night", by Elie Wiesel. Students from around the U.S. give the quotes that had the most meaning to them and their thoughts and feelings.

Contains a wealth of information about the Warsaw Pact. Includes information about the Soviet Alliance System, the organization of East European National units, the development of Socialist Armies in Eastern Europe, East-West diplomacy...

Bandolier Bags are based on bags carried by European soldiers armed with rifles, who used the bags to store ammunition cartridges. These bags were especially popular in the late nineteenth century in the Eastern or Woodlands region. View...