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.
This image depicts Princess Elizabeth, as a young teenager. An unknown artist created this portrait, circa 1546. It is part of the Royal C...
Bookcover image of Enemy at the Gates: The Battle for Stalingrad, by William Craig.
Bookcover image of Enemy at the Gates: The Battle for Stalingrad, by William Craig.
Page from the autobiography of Olaudah Equiano (also known as "Gustavus Vassa, The African"). Click on the image for a better view.
Page from the autobiography of Olaudah Equiano (also known as "Gustavus Vassa, The African"). On this page, Equiano chides "nominal Christians" for t...
Page from the autobiography of Olaudah Equiano (also known as "Gustavus Vassa, The African"). On this page, Equiano reminds "haughty" Europeans that ...
This flash directive, from Henry Kissinger (the Secretary of State) to Graham Martin (the U.S. ambassador to South Vietnam), orders all Americans to l...
This map of Flanders, from 1609, was produced by Matthias Quad (the cartographer) and Johannes Bussemacher (the engraver). It was published in C...
This map depicts the flight paths of Enola Gay and Bockscar as they flew their atomic- bomb missions to Hiroshima and Nagasaki, respectively. Click o...
This map shows the disputed territories of France, in 1429. It also depicts the first campaign of Henry V whose exploits are still famous, thank...
Were crematoria, at Nazi camps, used to dispose of bodies of people who were gassed at these camps? The issue is still debated, particularly by indivi...
George Bentley was an 8-year-old child who worked long, hard hours in a British coal mine. In addition to his workday, George walked 1.5 miles, each w...
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