History Chapters

The Story of Us - from the beginning of time to the present - is usually written by "the victors." True-to-life events, however, must include opposing points of view. This collection features stories about people, places and events which go beyond "the already known and obvious."

Without a lawyer, Mary appears guilty of plotting against Elizabeth by not saying anything about the plan to "dispatch" Elizabeth.

Mary continues to protest and is hanged, but her death leads to reforms in the laws about religion.

Micky Ward, Dickie's half-brother, might lose his boxing career when police injure his hands.

After their hard lives, both brothers now train young fighters.

Micky becomes World Boxing Union welterweight world champion.

Adams appoints 42 judges before Jefferson takes office, but their commissions are never sent.

As the Spanish Armada returns home, by way of Scotland and Ireland, the men encounter bad storms. Many die in the shipwrecks but also at the hands of ...

US soldiers ask for, but do not receive, proper equipment and weapons. This mission is like the Tet Offensive in Vietnam; poor policies are in place a...

PG&E passes out flyers to residents suggesting their chemicals are not harmful and even make them sound helpful.

  Although the dangers of hexavalent chromium (also known as "Chromium VI" or "Chrome 6") have long been known, Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&a...

Operation Restore Hopes begins as a way to protect food supplies. Then President Clinton must order more soldiers and helicopters to Somalia.

Mogadishu is a combat zone between rebels when US troops arrive. The task is to capture Omar Salad and Mohamed Hassan Awale, aides to Mohamed Farrah A...

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