A look at the origins, leaders, growth, and operations of Wal-Mart, the discount retailing company whose first store opened in 1962 and which today is one of the largest corporations in the world.
A look at the origins, leaders, growth, and innovations of CNN, the cable news channel that was founded in 1980 and today is one of the world's leading 24-hour television news networks.
A look at the origins, leaders, growth, and holdings of eBay, the online auction and shopping company that was founded in 1995 and today sells a multitude of collectibles and other consumer products.
A compelling look at conquistadors, including how and why they sailed to the New World, their lifestyle, their weapons, and how they remain a part of today's culture through books and film.
A survey of the painting genre that focuses on grand historical figures and scenes, examining the genre's origins and introducing its notable artists, works, and styles throughout history.
A survey of the painting genre that focuses on landforms and elements of nature, examining the genre's origins and introducing its notable artists, works, and styles throughout history.
A survey of the painting genre that focuses on intimate likenesses of human figures, examining the genre's origins and introducing its notable artists, works, and styles throughout history.
A survey of the painting genre that focuses on carefully arranged inanimate objects, examining the genre's origins and introducing its notable artists, works, and styles throughout history.
A look at the origins, leaders, growth, and innovations of FedEx, a logistics corporation that was founded in 1971 and today is one of the largest international shipping companies in the world.
A look at the origins, leaders, growth, and management of the NFL, the professional football league that was formed in 1920 and today features 32 teams located throughout the United States.
The history of the Atlanta Braves professional baseball team from its inaugural 1876 season in Boston to today, spotlighting the team's greatest players and most memorable moments.
The history of the Colorado Rockies professional baseball team from its inaugural 1993 season to today, spotlighting the team's greatest players and most memorable moments.
The history of the Cleveland Indians professional baseball team from its inaugural 1871 season to today, spotlighting the team's greatest players and most memorable moments.
The history of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim professional baseball team from its inaugural 1961 season to today, spotlighting the team's greatest players and most memorable moments.
The history of the Chicago Cubs professional baseball team from its inaugural 1876 season to today, spotlighting the team's greatest players and most memorable moments.
The history of the Chicago White Sox professional baseball team from its inaugural 1901 season to today, spotlighting the team's greatest players and most memorable moments.
The history of the Baltimore Orioles professional baseball team from its inaugural 1902 season as the St. Louis Browns to today, spotlighting the team's greatest players and most memorable moments.
The history of the Boston Red Sox professional baseball team from its inaugural 1901 season to today, spotlighting the team's greatest players and most memorable moments.
The history of the Detroit Tigers professional baseball team from its inaugural 1901 season to today, spotlighting the team's greatest players and most memorable moments.
The history of the Philadelphia Phillies professional baseball team from its inaugural 1883 season to today, spotlighting the team's greatest players and most memorable moments.
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