Famous Historical Topics & Events Videos

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

Early investigations into the explosion on board Deepwater Horizon examine the blowout preventer as a possible source of failure.

During a late-in-life interview, Botha expresses his views regarding Mandela and his rule of South Africa.

Victoria and Albert find privacy on the Isle of Wight, but tragedy strikes when Albert dies at age 42. For years, the Queen stays out of the limelight...

WARNING:  THIS VIDEO CONTAINS HISTORICAL FOOTAGE AND RECREATED EVENTS WHICH MAY BE VERY DIFFICULT FOR SOME VIEWERS, ESPECIALLY CHILDREN.  ...

Despite Alexandra's fondness of Rasputin - and her strong faith in him - the Tsar had doubts.

As Russia descends into chaos, during the days of World War I, the people burn effigies of Nicholas and Alexandra.

No one could stop Alexei's bleeding, so the family summons Rasputin.

Rasputin - content with his bad manners - finally infuriates the Tsar.

After the Tsar bans Rasputin, he learns the Archduke of Austria has been assassinated.

Rasputin liked to drink alcohol and misbehave with women.

After the Tsar abdicates, he is treated without dignity by soldiers who swarm the imperial palace.

It is July 16, 1918.

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