People who change the world may, or may not, be famous in their own lifetimes. Often it takes years for others to understand forward-thinking contributions. This collection introduces you to some of the world's most-famous people
By order of General Washington, John Andre hangs for treason for helping Benedict Arnold.
Anastasia, Ivan's wife, who has a calming influence on him dies of lead poisoning.
Lewis writes A Grief Observed after the death of his wife; it becomes one of the most popular books on grief.
Hexavalent chromium (also known as "Chrome 6" or "Chrome VI") is dangerous. This sign, positioned near PG&E's Hinkley compressor station, warns pe...
In the city of Nanking, China, Japanese soldiers plunder, rape and kill thousands of men, women and children.
Through the hands of Attila, death and destruction befall the towns of Lombardy.
50 years ago a fire occurs during an Apollo 1 training session, trapping the crew inside. The 3 crew members die when they cannot get out of their com...
Although President Kennedy expresses sadness at the death of the South Vietnamese President, the assassination was in line with U.S. interests.
When Jesus brings his friend Lazarus back from the dead, the plot to Jesus begins.
Four years after her marriage, Louis XV dies from smallpox and Marie Antoinette becomes queen of France.
Russia's Tsar orders a firing-squad charade to show Dostoevsky and his colleagues what happens to lawbreakers.
Mary's second husband plots to murder her private secretary and dies himself two years later; many suspect Mary of involvement.
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