On the eve of the Jewish expulsion from Spain, Amalia Riba stands at a crossroads. In a country violently divided by religion, she must either convert to Christianity and stay safe, or remain a Jew and risk everything. It's a choice she's been walking toward her whole life, from the days of her youth when her family lit the Shabbat candles in secret. Back then, she saw the vast possibility of the world, outlined in the beautiful pen and ink maps her...

Discusses Norway including its history, people, arts and entertainment, and future.

Discusses the "international war on terror" which was begun in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001, attacks, including military, technological, economic, and other weapons being employed.

A discussion of Poland including its history, struggle for sovereignty, Nazi and Communist rule, cultural heritage, and modern day life.

Discusses the history, geography, climate, government, culture, people, and modern aspects of Ethiopia.

Discusses the people, land, culture, history, and future of the nation of Afghanistan.

Examines the geography, people, history, and culture of South Africa and discusses its current state of affairs.

Explores both the Vietnam War and the Cold War and their effect on the world.