Famous Historical Topics & Events Chapters

What are some of history's key stories and events which remain famous to this day? Check-out some of those topics.

Stonewall Jackson is accidentally shot by his own troops and has his left arm amputated at the Battle of Chancellorsville.

Kate Eddowes may be killed because she uses the alias "Mary Kelly."

Although Rudolf Abel's wife lives in Russia, James Donovan starts receiving letters from someone calling herself Abel's wife.

Authorized by officials in Washington, James Donovan - the lawyer who saved Rudolf Abel's life - is sent to Berlin. His mission is to negotiated a spy...

The Japanese defend Iwo Jima with land mines, hidden bunkers and thousands of soldiers concealed on Mount Suribachi; they are difficult to locate and ...

Read a poem about the life of Jarrett Lane, a 22 year-old senior in Civil Engineering.

This image depicts “Supper at Emmaus,” one of Caravaggio’s best-known works which he created in 1601.  An oil-on-canvas, which ...

Herod questions Jesus, demanding a miracle, but sends him back without a sentence.

The Koran refers to some Judaic and Christian beliefs, but shows Muhammad, not Jesus, as the final savior sent by God.

Morris accepts the Devil Rays' offer and becomes a major-league player.

Morris quickly becomes a star pitcher for the Devil Rays.

Suffering from tendinitis, Morris retires but appreciates the time he gets to spend with his family.

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