Famous Historical Topics & Events Documents

What are some of history's key stories and events which remain famous to this day? Check-out some of those topics.

Returning to the Earth's atmosphere, from a journey to space, astronauts aboard the orbiter see what they call a "light show." What causes that phenom...

In 1932, Al Capone was on his way to prison.  Connected to another prisoner with a three-foot-long chain, he tried to bury his face in his should...

On his way to prison, Al Capone made an interesting observation about Prohibition and the outlawing of alcoholic beverages in America: They ought t...

The back-cover of this work tells more about it and its main subject ... Eliot Ness.

Emancipation Proclamation, by Abraham Lincoln. Click on the Document to make it larger.

Emancipation Proclamation, by Abraham Lincoln - page 2. Click on the Document to enlarge it.  

Signature page of Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation. Click on the image for a better view.

This book, by David Bodanis, includes twenty photos and drawings.  It helps non-specialists understand Einstein's famous formula - and its backgr...

This NASA drawing depicts areas where foam insulation (on the external fuel tank) broke loose during Endeavour's July 15, 2009 ascent.  The shutt...

This NASA photo provides a close-up view of Endeavour's external fuel tank and depicts the areas where insulation broke loose soon after the shuttle's...

Bookcover image of Enemy at the Gates: The Battle for Stalingrad, by William Craig.

Page from the autobiography of Olaudah Equiano (also known as "Gustavus Vassa, The African"). Click on the image for a better view.

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