This is the scariest issue CALLIOPE's ever done! But don't miss it! It's about more than old vampires. We're going straight to Romania to get the scoop on Count Dracula. And, did y
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30 EVENTS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD
Events that changed the world-how many can you name? Before you read this issue, you might want to make your own list! Here are some hints as to what CALLIOPE has in mind: a dinosa
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30 People Who Changed the World
What a celebration this will be! CALLIOPE will focus on 30 people whose actions or words caused a dramatic shift in the course of history or whose actions or words offered-and cont
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A Grand Society of Merchants
Meet a spy responsible for breaking the Arab monopoly on the spice trade, an unsuccessful businessman who created a mini-empire in Southeast Asia, a captain who disobeyed orders on
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CATHERINE THE GREAT
"What a woman!" That's what you're sure to say after reading CALLIOPE's Catherine the Great. Imagine a young girl, not even Russian, becoming the ruler of that vast country! How di
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China's Shi Huangdi
A tomb that no one dares enter! Can that be possible? Yes, if you are talking about China's first emperor - Shi Huangdi. In this issue we are off to China and the fabulous finds of
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Color Secrets
Color is with us every day,but how often do we question what colors they had in the past or what colors survive at archaeological sites? Well, the answers are quite intriguing! So,
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COURT, A DAY IN
How did the ancient Greeks and Romans treat criminals? Were there criminals? How about political prisoners? Did jails exist? Have you ever wondered about the answers to these quest
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Eureka!
Features include:The Marvelous Antikythera Machine; Thinking with Archimedes; Clock Watching; Capturing a Castle; Siege Machines of Myth and Legend; Stonehenge: A Riddle in Giant S
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HISTORY'S LIES
History is filled with stories and facts that may not necessarily be true, or may not have happened the way we've been told that they did. In this issue of CALLIOPE, we explore som
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Homer's Odyssey
Sure you have heard of the Odyssey, the great tale by Homer that tells of a Greek king's 10-year attempt to return home after the Trojan War. But we're sure you have never heard of
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Indigo
What connects Egyptian mummies, pirates, Mahatma Gandhi and blue jeans? Indigo! It's the dye used to make blue jeans! But, that's only a recent use. It's actually very ancient and
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INVENTIONS: WORLD'S FIRSTS
Ever wonder what makes an invention an invention? How about what are the major "breakthroughs"? Well, it is all in this issue. And, we will take you back, not just centuries, but t
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Isabella: A Most Determined Queen
Already a queen, she married a king - in secret, without going through the proper channels. A supporter of exploration, she did not want to see the natives in the New World treated
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MAPS
Ready for a surprise? Well, CALLIOPE ® is just anxious to introduce you to a new way of looking at maps. We travel back in time to check out an ancient Egyptian papyrus map, fast-f
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Marco Polo, Fearless Traveler
Enjoy traveling? Well, here's a traveler that didn't stop for almost 20 years! And what adventures he had - and lived to tell about them! Actually, he dictated his story to his pri
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MEXICAN REVOLUTION
Travel back in time, and follow Hidalgo's call to revolt against Spain. Mourn his death, and then rally around Morelos. But, don't take sides: listen first to Old Spain and then Ne
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Michelangelo: Master Artist
"Speak to me!" - This is exactly what Michelangelo, one of the greatest artists ever, said as he chipped away at the marble block before him. "What did he mean?" That's a question
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MYTHICAL MONSTERS
Better read this issue in daylight! Unless, of course, you believe monsters are just fiction and fun! CALLIOPE's just waiting to introduce you to lots from around the world. If you
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Rome's Gladiators
Have you seen the movie Spartacus? Ever wondered what's fact, and what's fiction? How about the movie Gladiator? Well, CALLIOPE has the answers to both and much more! We have rings
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RUSSIAN GREATS: PETER & CATHERINE
Sojourn through the world of the 1700s in this feature that illuminates the lives of two influential Russian rulers and members of the Romanov dynasty, Peter and Catherine, wife of
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SPANISH SOUTH AMERICA
This issue of Calliope focuses on the break between Spain and its South American colonies. The lives of "forerunner of liberty" Francisco de Miranda, army commander Jose de San Mar
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TATTOOS: MARKS WITH MEANINGS
Ready for a unique adventure? Well, DIG has gone around the world for this issue, and the finds are amazing. They also pose lots of questions: Were the Iceman's tattoos medically r
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The Zodiac
Sure you've read about the Zodiac and horoscopes and astrology, but
as it the REAL story? The ancient Greeks and Romans had much to say
bout all three and CALLIOPE ha
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Vampires: They're Everywhere!
This is the scariest issue CALLIOPE's ever done! But don't miss it! It's about more than old vampires. We're going straight to Romania to get the scoop on Count Dracula. And, did y
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Will the World End in 2012?
"The end of the world is coming!" shout some movie and book titles. And there's even a date: December 21, 2012. Is it true? Will the world really end in less than two years? Well,
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WORLD OF FAITH
Read the newspaper, listen to the news, watch TV - and you are sure to hear the word "religion" mentioned every time you do any one of these activities. But, just what is religion?
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