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.

Russia and the United States race to be the first into space.

After Columbus "discovers" some of the Caribbean islands, Spain claims them and the area becomes known as the "Spanish Main."

On June 19, 1885, the Statue of Liberty arrives at Bedloe’s Island (once known as a “pest house”). When she is put together again, the statue st...

Survivors do the best they can to pitch tents, find food and water, and look out for the children.

The Sword of Stalingrad is presented to the Russian people by Winston Churchill to honor their suffering and heroism.

The Stalingrad people are recognized for their suffering and heroics and presented with tributes.

After more than six years of battle, Americans finally sense a victorious end to the war. They are receiving much-needed help from France.

Fifty years ago, TV brings war into American homes; the death and horror increase protests. The Tet Offensive deals a harsh blow to South Vietnam and ...

Jerusalem at the time of Jesus—click on the image for a full-page view. Executions and burials took place outside the city gates. This image is ...

The Towers fell 24 minutes apart, killing thousands of people, but others survive due to miracles or heroes.

Anne Hutchinson is banished from Puritan society and joins Roger Williams near Providence Rhode Island.

A local judge and friend, Wells Spicer, absolves the Earps and Doc Holliday for the murders of the McLaurys and Clanton.

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