Are people born free? Do governments give rights to citizens or do citizens give-up some rights in exchange for good government? These are stories about people seeking and achieving their civil rights.
The judge decides the verdict himself without the jury, and also makes it impossible for Susan to appeal.
The formerly widespread papal rule comes to an end in the late 19th century.
The Great Famine of Ireland follows a set of "Penal Laws" governing the conduct of Irish Catholics.
Tone leaves Ireland, goes to France, and becomes a French military officer.
The Poor Laws, meant to help, only led to more landowners getting rid of tenants.
Pope Innocent III believes King John does not have the right to give away land without consulting him. The Pope's response is to excommunicate the nob...
Religious scribes and scholars produce many impressive books and manuscripts that reside at Oxford.
It is those who serve in our military who ultimately pay the price, whether the country supports them or not.
The Princess inherits a large part of the state ofHawaii and she leaves her estate to the state's native children.
Gutenberg invents the printing press and changes the world, but his Bibles are also burned.
The History of South Carolina continues
Evelyn provides a platform for reform with her story, but the Irish industrial schools still exist.
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