Full text (back to 1995) and indexing/abstracts (back to 1907) covering humanities topics (e.g., classical studies, literature, performing arts, philosophy, religion), as well as applied & theoretical aspects of various social sciences (social work, public administration, sociology, etc.). Over 1200 periodicals are represented.

Streaming video (see System Requirements) of over 250 performances of the world's leading plays and over 100 documentaries. Writers from Shakespeare to Ibsen, performers from Sir John Gielgud to Meryl Streep, and more are included, as well as the complete collection of the BBC's productions of Shakespeare's works.

Streaming video (e.g., newsreels, public affairs footage, documentaries) of historical events and figures. Includes titles from The History Channel, A&E's Biography, United News (government newsreels), Universal Newsreel, PBS, Bullfrog Films, and more.

Full text information presenting multiple sides of current issues. POV Reference Center draws upon leading magazines, newspapers, media transcripts, primary source documents and reference books to help students develop persuasive arguments and critical thinking skills. Includes access to the Video Encyclopedia of the 20th Century for researching important social, political, and cultural moments of the 20th century.

Access to biographies, criticisms, and bibliographies of over 120,000 novelists, playwrights, journalists, poets, essayists and more. Includes access to Dictionary of Literary Biography, Contemporary Authors (CA), CA New Revision Series, Twayne Author Series, Scribner Writer Series, plus citations to additional resources covering criticisms and plot summaries.