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.
Mary is tried and convicted of treason; she is beheaded in 1587 and there are eyewitness accounts of her death.
First-century Judea combines Roman rule, Greek thought, Jewish tradition, and the Aramaic language.
Legend says when Ivan sees St. Basil he is overwhelmed with its beauty and orders the architect be blinded so the cathedral can never be outdone.
DNA and skeletal evidence prove that human remains which are found belong to the Romanov family and their staff.
DNA and skeletal evidence prove that uncovered remains belong to the Romanov family and their staff.
The remaining 55 hostages are let go after 444 days, and Mendez receives honors for his rescue mission.
Learn about Marie Antoinette's royal childhood and see the three palaces where she spends her time.
As far as scholars know, the first depiction of the death of Jesus - in illuminated manuscript form - is found in the Syriac Rabbula Gospels, from 586...
Learn about some of the icons, frescoes, and paintings created between the 13th and 16th century
King Arthur, aRoman, leads the Britons in battles against theAnglo-Saxons in the early 6th century.
The busy, ancient town of Pompeii has an innovative water system and outdoor food bars.
Desmond sees giving up his children as temporary, but the government has other ideas.
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