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.
Members of the League include Mina Harker, Captain Nemo, Dr. Jekyll, Dorian Gray, Rodney Skinner, and Tom Sawyer.
Later testimony shows the horrific conditions on board the slave ships where many slaves died.
As the Spanish Armada returns home, by way of Scotland and Ireland, the men encounter bad storms. Many die in the shipwrecks but also at the hands of ...
Special gases allow people to breathe underwater and avoid oxygen toxicity and "the bends."
See a picture of Wolfe Tone, and find answers to other questions.
The movie Braveheart wins many awards, but it is not a factually correct look at Wallace's life.
The movie Braveheart wins many awards, but it is not a factually correct look at Wallace's life
People are fascinated with the life and death of the Romanovs; there are many biographies available about Tsar Nicolas and his family.
Slave trading continues in British Colonies and in the American South, even after Parliament abolishes the slave trade.
Mt Rushmore is dedicated on March 3, 1933. Why would anyone carve the heads of 4 presidents on the side of a mountain?
Mumbai (formerly Bombay) comes under Great Britain's control in 1661 as part of a marriage treaty.
There are questions regarding whether or not the Lusitania was carrying arms from the U.S. to Great Britain.
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