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."

Abagnale pretends to be a Pan American pilot, then doctor, lawyer and finally a sociology professor.

Because no one is sure what has happened to the Tsar's children, people begin to wonder whether some of the family members still survive.

Edward I recommends that John Ballilol becomes king of Scotland because he hopes to divide the country in order to take over.

Edward I recommends that John Ballilol becomes king of Scotland because he hopes to divide the country in order to take over.

Albert Fish is a grandfatherly man who inflicts harm upon himself and others.

Hammurabi is the man who unites the Babylonian Empire, which is located in a part of the world known as the Fertile Crescent.

Ubu'l Kassim, known as Muhammad, is 40 years old when he first meets the angel Gabriel in the cave of Hira.

Family, friends, and classmates describe Elizabeth Short's (Bette or Black Dahlia) life.

Wolfe Tone is a martyr who wants to make Ireland an independent nation.

Why did the sons of millionaires, with every advantage in life, take the life of a young neighbor?

A ransom note delivered to the wealthy parents of Bobby Franks asks for money and promises that Bobby is still alive.

Many scholars believe Jewish scribes were trying to save their sacred texts by hiding them in thecaves of Qumran.

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