Film Chapters

Since the era of "silent films," moving pictures are an important part of worldwide culture. How did movies get their start? What are the stories behind the movies? Enjoy hundreds of stories in this Collection.

Differences over treatment of China put Japan and America at odds.

Bacteria from a bee in amber has been revived; however, science cannot yet revive an extinct animal.

The English begin the Siege of Orleans in 1428. The French believe the English are unbeatable and feel there is no one to lead the people.

Frances Mayes, the author of her memoirs Under the Tuscan Sun, splits her time between San Francisco and Tuscany.

Tone is taken prisoner with his French colleagues and is charged as a traitor to Britain.

Pienaar serves as captain of the Springboks during the 1995 World Rugby Cup and works with Mandela to create national support for the team.

Frank Nitti is Al Capone's second-in-command of the Chicago outfit and leads the group while Capone is in prison.

Ashamed of his past crimes, Abagnale is now a motivational speaker and family man.

Mary is tried and sentenced to hang.

The Union loses the battle for Fredericksburg; however, a Confederate soldier brings water to the injured enemy.

John Quincy Adams wins the Amistad case for the captives, but there is no money to pay for the Africans' passage back to their homes.

Supporters of civil rights come together during "Freedom Summer" to register new black voters.

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