Tragedies and Triumphs Videos

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.

In this concluding clip of Brothers Karamazov, Dmitri must jeopardize his freedom In order to live his life without regrets.

This is part two of the 1958 film, Brothers Karamazov, directed by Richard Brooks.

This is part three of the 1958 film, Brothers Karamazov, directed by Richard Brooks.

This is part four of the 1958 film, Brothers Karamazov, directed by Richard Brooks.

This is part five of the 1958 film, Brothers Karamazov, directed by Richard Brooks.

The Karamazov brothers seek the advice of a holy man, Father Zosima, to settle a dispute over money.

A major theme of the novel - whether God exists - is introduced in this segment.

Honesty - about feelings and living a good life - at times seems non-existent among some of the Karamazov family and their friends.

Expressing Dmitri's apologies with money, Alexei is turned down as a father (who sorely needs the cash) heeds the wisdom of his dying son.

The Empire State Building was once the tallest structure in the world.

During the course of his court martial, as reflected in this clip, Captain Henry Wirz - a Confederate officer - testified that he could not disobey th...

Catherine of Aragon (1485-1536) was the youngest daughter of Ferdinand and Isabella, the King and Queen of Spain.

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