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.

Realizing he is powerless to stop the unrest happening in his country, Nicholas abdicates the throne for both himself and his ill son.

Realizing he is powerless to stop the unrest happening in his country, Nicholas abdicates the throne for both himself and his ill son.

Although Nicholas is out of touch with the common people, he has the support of the aristocracy for most of his reign.

Read a poem about the life of Nicole Regina White, a 20 year-old junior in International Studies.

The Watergate cover up and other mistakes overshadow the good things Nixon did while he was the president.

Lincoln dies at Petersen's boarding house, across the street from the Ford Theater, less than twelve hours after being shot.

James believes in witchcraft, and supports the torture of suspected witches.

Despite the trauma Norwegians endured during the country's five-year occupation by Hitler's forces, one thing remained unchanged during those difficul...

During the Nazi occupation of Norway, people showed their solidarity with each other by wearing red caps. Then the Nazis outlawed red caps. This image...

The silent film Nosferatu is brilliant, but dies quickly due to copyright problems. The executor of Bram Stoker's Estate was extremely displeased that...

Charles Schenck, secretary general of the Socialist Party of America, believes the military draft is unconstitutional.

King George III is unwillingtocompromise with the colonies in order to avoid a long and costly war.

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