History Story Briefs

The Story of Us - from the beginning of time to the present - is usually written by "the victors." True-to-life events, however, must include opposing points of view. This collection features stories about people, places and events which go beyond "the already known and obvious."

Techniques the Ancient Hawaiians used to catch their fish with the materials they had.

This gives you various information about the native Hawaiians dance and music.

Kapu means rules and learn how Hawaiians lived with them!

You will know why Japan attacked Hawaii.

Adult ESL students at the advanced level need reading assignments that pique their interest, are adult in content and challenge their English language...

A young girl is on a doomed ship but survives the Lusitania's sinking, along with her mother. She clutches a souvenir spoon throughout the awful ordea...

As Japan continued its assault on The Philippines, American forces were ill-equipped.

At the beginning of 1917, the Russian city ofSt.

This image is from the 10 October 1846 issue of the Pictorial Times. Its accompanying article, written by a Brit, blames Ireland for the famine which ...

How Captain Cook changed the way Hawaiians lived.

Captain Cook in Hawaii

Learn how Captain Cook died in Hawaii.

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