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."

African American citizens challenge segregated city buses

It is easy to avoid the alcohol ban because people can make their own using moonshine stills or buy from bootleggers.

The following are more interesting facts about the life and times of Mary, Queen of Scots: Linlithgow Palace was the place where Mary w...

Links to resources from the trial, and information on both Leopold and Loeb.

The movie Braveheart wins many awards, but it is not a factually correct look at Wallace's life.

People are fascinated with the life and death of the Romanovs; there are many biographies available about Tsar Nicolas and his family.

Ayers watches the LA Philharmonic's rehearsal of Beethoven's Third Symphony and plays his violin in the concert hall.

The Muslim faith continues to grow rapidly, second only to Christianity, and still follows many ancient rituals of Islam.

After initial resistance, Muhammad's teachings bring change to Mecca; he later dies in Medina and is buried in his mosque.

Muhammad has an experience in the holy city of Mecca that changes his life and the history of the world.

The experience in the cave where Muhammad hears the word "Iqraa" reveals Muhammad to be "God's Chosen One".

The uncontrollable Guiteau becomes a celebrity during his trial.

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