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Focuses on the development of the scientific study of history. Literary significance of scholar Giovanni Vico's work on scientific study; Principles of a new science of history; Comments of Vico on the human history; Opinion of French historian Jules Michelet on philosophical artistic world; Description about the early life of Michelet; View that Michelet's approach was entirely rational, based squarely on the philosophy of the eighteenth century--anti-clerical, democratic; Popularity of Michelet as a writer and philosopher.

Focuses on the history and geography classes in public schools in Gary, Indiana. Laboratory works in history and geography; Communal self-consciousness about Gary; Educational and instructional available in history and geography rooms; Effectiveness of the curriculum in letting the children acquire a sense of individuality.

Focuses on the curriculum of elementary schools in the U.S. Effort of the elementary school to make children intelligent and worthy citizens; Expansion of the subject-matter of such general studies as history, geography, and literature during the last ten or fifteen years; Extension of the curriculum of music into chorus singing, class singing, individual singing, sight reading, instrument playing, composition, study of technical terms, music appreciation, history of music, and study of composers; Addition of hand-work, industrial arts, and home economics in the curriculum; Assessment of the proposal for lengthening the school day.

Describes efforts of William Sanderson, a schoolteacher, to make student learning an interesting process. Development of school work in his Oundle school; History of teaching methods; View that every child is naturally keenly interested in some subject; Efforts of Sanderson to develop new interesting methods in the teaching of science and mathematics; Success of Junior Conversazione where pupils show experiments and collections they had cooperated to produce; Efforts of Sanderson to develop new methods for teaching literature and history including the method of group system; Scheme of operations followed by Sanderson while making a group of pupils study the period of 1783-1905; Benefits of a group system of learning and teaching; Vision of Sanderson regarding students' future.

The article discusses the influence of Russian colonization in the history of China. According to the author, Russia's successful conquer of Manchuria in China and the undermining of the Nationalist government by widespread revolts had put an end to a chapter in Chinese history. The professional conservatives and professional radicals also noted that Chinese Nationalism was purely a Russian product.

Presents letters to the editor referencing articles and topics discussed in previous issues. Reaction to the disastrous defeat of Russia and the political and social conditions of the country; Response to the commentary of Lajpat Rai on the political and government setup in the representation of India in the Imperial Conference; Warning of threats by Ellis Parker Butler and vigilantes against the reader; Comment on the editorial on the so-called People's Peace Council; Teaching of history and the war in colleges.

Presents an obituary for Professor Gaetano Salvemini, who taught history for 60 years in the Universities of Messina, Pisa and Florence, who died on September 6, 1957.

Focuses on the dispute between Protestants and Catholics in Northern Ireland. Aggressive behavior of Protestants against Catholics; Views of Protestant on unemployment in Catholic areas; Report on making Belfast a separate province of Great Britain; Focus on unemployment in Catholic areas; Information on parochial schools teaching Irish history and Irish patriotism to Catholics living there; Discrimination against Catholics in areas like jobs and housing, and Ulster; Attempts to attack civil rights demonstrations of Catholics; Efforts of Belfast Government to stop catholic demonstrations.

Comments on key issues relevant to the proposals to integrate religion in the teaching of history in the U.S. focusing on the function of education in politics, culture and society. Aspects of public education; Moral economy of American life; Emphasis on the origin and development of political institutions, economic geography, scientific knowledge, customs and other social facts; Foreign relations with Cuba, China and the Philippines; Indications of education development, politics and history.

Focuses on the impact of the symposium published as a pamphlet by Condé B. Pallen of the U.S. National Civic Federation, on H.G. Well's book "Outline of History." Letter of inquiry sent by Pallen to several educators and professors, on their views about the book; Conclusion of the symposium by Pallen that educational leaders are not ready to surrender to the extreme radicalism advocated by Wells and his kind; Failure of the book to be used as a text book; Recommendation of the symposium that Well's book can be read for fun; Statement of historian and college teacher William Milligan Sloane, that the book has no gripping qualities.

Comments on the method of teaching history in the public schools which possibly contributed to international hatred, both in Great Britain and the U.S. Statesmen have been drafting anti-war pacts and resealing the bonds of international relations in state banquet halls; Focus on educating for the benefit of the British Empire; Ideas of imperialism; Accountability of German and Austrian politicians in organizing the World War.

Presents information regarding the teaching of politics in the universities of the U.S. Contention that students in the U.S. accumulate immense background of facts but lack the knowledge of political theories; Lack of conception among the students regarding the concept of sovereignty; Observation that the U.S. colleges seems to believe that a student who does not learn a little art and chemistry and Spanish and corporate finance, has failed to receive the benefit of a wide education; Argument that politics cannot be studied apart from history.

Presents quotes from newspaper articles relating to politics. Petition filed by the Quiet Hour Club urging the U.S. government to protest against the withdrawal of the French troops protecting the Armenian; Incidents in public hearing conducted by New York Commissioner of Accounts, in connection with an investigation of anti-American school history books; Deliberations on the District of Columbia Appropriations Bill.