Tragedies and Triumphs Chapters

When horrific things happen, how a person responds can make a difference in the rest of one's life. In this collection, learn how some individuals triumphed in the face of unspeakable tragedies.

Read a poem about the life of Nicole Regina White, a 20 year-old junior in International Studies.

Despite the trauma Norwegians endured during the country's five-year occupation by Hitler's forces, one thing remained unchanged during those difficul...

During the Nazi occupation of Norway, people showed their solidarity with each other by wearing red caps. Then the Nazis outlawed red caps. This image...

Albert Einstein is the first to understand that matter can become energy and theorizes the equation (E=mc2).

Power generated inside the nuclear reactor is what creates steam to power a nuclear submarine.

In 1995, Mandela and South Africa create a slogan to unite the whole country behind their rugby team: "One Team, One Country."

Operation Uranus is Russia's plan to take back Stalingrad and force a German retreat.

Hitler mistakenly assumes that the Russians cannot mount a counterattack.

Involved in an accident while retrieving an underwater bomb, Brashear injures his leg and must have it amputated.

Under medical care, Vincent appears better and creates many brilliant works.

Pan Am 1736 and KLM 4805 head for disaster.

The Port Authority Police rush to help survivors and many lose their lives.

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