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.
In 1939, while reconstruction work was taking place inside St. Peter's Basilica, an entire necropolis (city of the dead) was discovered and excavated.
After the war was over, and Robert Leckie returned from his tour of duty in the Pacific, he married Vera Keller.
Verdun is an example of winning a battle by attrition; the human losses are staggering.
The historic city of Verdun, in France, has a special meaning for the French people. In February, of 1916, protecting it from falling to the Germans l...
As soldiers wear gas masks, the battle for Verdun grows ever-more costly while French defenders rally around this charge: "Verdun Must Not Fall!"
As another German assault against Verdun begins on the 23rd of June, 1916, French troops remember the words of their General.
The Palace of Versailles, where the treaty ending WWI was signed, is depicted in this painting by Pierre Patel which he created in 1668.
This image depicts a 1906 photo of Vesuvius erupting.
Chuichi Nagumo was a torpedo specialist and commanded the carrier strike force which attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
Victor Emmanuel II became the first king of Italy in 1861. Ten years later, the entire country was united under his rule.
Head of the greatest empire on earth, Victoria was a woman of major contradictions. She detested public life but loved being an Empress. Her offspring...
This image depicts the exterior of a typical money box which people, like Victor Lustig, used to con others out of their money.
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