Whether natural or man-made, disasters simultaneously cause massive destruction and unity of people trying to help those in need. Discover some of the world's worst disasters in this collection.
Lusitania had set speed records during her transatlantic crossings.
Sailing in caravels, which are very uncomfortable, Magellan and his men encounter bad weather. Then they see "St. Elmo's Fire." Maybe something good...
Looking back, to make sure her husband Denis is there, Margaret Thatcher addresses the gathered crowd, then leaves Number 10 Downing Street (the Londo...
This clip, from a BBC documentary on Margaret Thatcher, includes her remarks after the Brighton bombing.
This documentary - entitled The Atom Strikes!
Medgar Evers was the NAACP's field secretary in Jackson, Mississippi.
Medgar Evers was fatally shot by Byron de la Beckwith.
Sometimes tectonic plates, pushing against each other in a subduction zone, become "stuck.
Leonard Slatkin conducts the BBC Orchestra on the 15th of September, 2001 in honor of all who died four days before.
This Welsh song, from the 18th century, remains popular. This stirring rendition is by the Royal Regiment of Wales' Band.
Working on Deepwater Horizon, Mike Williams had to jump approximately ten stories from the rig to save his life.
The Mogadishu Mile, on the 4th of October 1993, was a long run by U.
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