America - still a young country by world standards - began as an experiment in self-government. This collection includes stories of America's people as they follow a path of "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness."
Cocaine and chocolate are from different plants; cocaine is from the coca plant, chocolate is from the cacao plant.
In France, some wine contains cocaine. Because of Atlanta's early experiment with prohibition, however, John S. Pemberton uses fruit oils instead of c...
Navajo code talkers prevent a massacre of Marines on Saipan, although the Japanese continue to fight.
King George III is unwilling to compromise with the colonies in order to avoid a long and costly war. The colonists are willing to rebel to overthrow ...
Color photos of the Great Depression provide a glimpse into the lives of people enduring hardship while still keeping love in their lives.
On 1 Feb 2003, the crew dies and parts of Columbia are scattered as the shuttle disintegrates over a large area.
The Columbia carries a well-trained crew of seven when it launches in 2003.
Columbia's first mission, in 1981, proved that a space shuttle could lift-off, travel in space and return to earth.
Columbia's launch appears perfect, but debris strikes the shuttle's left wing.
Engineers observe increasing heat in the Challenger's left wheel well upon reentry.
Taking part in the Civil War at such a young age is what creates Jesse's brutal outlaw status.
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