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.
On the 28th of July, 1914 WWI begins when Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia and the war-alliance dominoes begin to fall. Joey, and others like hi...
John Bull symbolizes Britain while Uncle Sam represents America.
John Newton, a former slave trader, writes a journal telling of the horrors of the slave ship.
Men, women and children are captured in Africa and arrive in the "New World" as slaves after a terrible transatlantic journey aboard ships.
K2, the second highest and riskiest mountain to climb, is in the Karakoram Range.
In 1810, King Kamehameha the Great unites the Hawaiian Islands and creates the Kingdom of Hawaii.
In an unjust trial, the revolting peasants are found guilty and put to death.
The most famous mummy is King Tut. His tomb is discovered and excavated teaching the world a lot about ancient Egypt.
Traffic and bad weather prevent Pan Am 1736 from leaving the Tenerife airport.
Knights had to worry about enemies of the King, fighting in battle, and jousting.
Abbe Pourcher provides information on The Beast, describing what might be a wolf, Nandi Bear, Wendigo or Chupacabras; the King sends a hunter to kill ...
Tsunami warning systems are in place in the Pacific Ocean, but not in the Indian Ocean when the December 26, 2004 tragedy takes place.
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