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
How do you pronounce Koscuiszko?
David Bowie died on January 10, 2016. He sang this song - "Putting Out Fire" - for the 1982 remake of "Cat People." Quentin Tarantino used it for one ...
During a late-in-life interview, Botha expresses his views regarding Mandela and his rule of South Africa.
People working on quantum mechanics began to find that certain laws of physics differed from Einsteins beliefs.
How do we know what's inside an atom?
Victoria and Albert find privacy on the Isle of Wight, but tragedy strikes when Albert dies at age 42. For years, the Queen stays out of the limelight...
In this interpretation of Rachmaninoff's Piano Concert No. 2, we hear strains of his work which are incorporated into a popular song called "All By My...
Despite Alexandra's fondness of Rasputin - and her strong faith in him - the Tsar had doubts.
As Russia descends into chaos, during the days of World War I, the people burn effigies of Nicholas and Alexandra.
No one could stop Alexei's bleeding, so the family summons Rasputin.
Rasputin - content with his bad manners - finally infuriates the Tsar.
After the Tsar bans Rasputin, he learns the Archduke of Austria has been assassinated.
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