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
On 16 July 1945, a massive explosion occurs in the Trinity Test. It is the first time an atomic bomb has detonated.
For centuries, people wondered whether Troy was a real place and if the Trojan War had actually been fought.
Modern technology and ancient writings help scholars to search for the truth about Troy.
Following the death of Franklin Roosevelt, who had recently won an unprecedented fourth term as Americas president, Harry Truman was sworn in as the c...
Tsar Nicholas II, of Russia, was once the most powerful and richest man on Earth.
This rare historic film footage, from the Russian State Archives, depicts scenes from the coronation of Nicholas II.
Was Einstein so brilliant that he could dismiss the unpredictability of quantum mechanics - or - was he simply wrong that everything (including outcom...
The V-2 was developed by Hitler's team of rocket scientists, built by slave laborers and first used in September of 1944. The damage they caused, both...
Emotionally upset, and in the throes of depression, Verdi makes a decision. It is 1840, and he's had it with composing music. Then ... an unexpected e...
One of Princess Diana's favorite songs was beautifully performed at her funeral by Lynne Dawson.
As another German assault against Verdun began on the 23rd of June, 1916, French troops remembered the words of their General to not let the enemy pas...
Head of the greatest empire on earth, Victoria was a woman of contradictions.
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