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.
Thousands of Germans flee as the Russian army seeks revenge.
The exploding supernova, Crab Nebula, is one of the most-studied of all objects in the sky.
The KLM captain attempts to avoid the collision, but slams into the side of the Pan Am jet.
Many die in Ireland, but those who escape to America face many more hardships.
Jesus begins his journey carrying his cross; soldiers strip him, crown him with thorns, and then humiliate him.
Russians are installing medium-range ballistic missiles in Cuba with enough power to kill 80 million Americans.
John Felton, an angry soldier whose income is cut, walks 60 miles to stab Buckingham with a butcher's knife.
Sir Walter Raleigh serves Elizabeth until her death in March 1603; he is then beheaded for treason by her successor, King James I.
Former Tsar Nicholas, his wife, his son, his four daughters and four of their assistants are shot in the cellar of their exiled home.
Pilate tries to reason with Jesus' captors, then orders his punishment and gives him to the soldiers for execution.
As France is drowning in debt and commoners are being overtaxed, the crown jewelers try to convince Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette to purchase a 2,800...
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