Whether it's people, places or events which fuel "the news," the fabric of our lives is impacted by world events. This collection features stories from ancient to modern times.
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Although fictional, the journey David takes once free from a labor camp reflects that of many of the inmates in such camps.
Alamo defenders continue to seek help even until the morning of March 6, 1836. Susanna Dickinson lives and recounts what she hears at dawn when the ba...
One of history's most famous battles is between Flavius Aetius' army and Attila's army.
Nicholas' daughters survive the first hail of gunfire because the gems sewn into their clothing provide some protection from the bullets.
There is not enough wood for coffins to bury all those who are dying, in Ireland, during "The Great Hunger.".
Ludwig dies on March 26, 1827 but his legacy exists today through his music.
Thousands from the Gustloff die in the frigid waters of the Baltic Sea.
Modern medical doctors conclude that suffocation is the cause of death during a crucifixion.
Anastasia, Ivan's wife, who has a calming influence on him dies of lead poisoning.
Through the hands of Attila, death and destruction befall the towns of Lombardy.
The Bataan Death March, shown in photos and maps, lasts over 60 miles; many Filipino and US soldiers die.
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