The Story of Us - from the beginning of time to the present - is usually written by "the victors." True-to-life events, however, must include opposing points of view. This collection features stories about people, places and events which go beyond "the already known and obvious."
There is not enough wood for coffins to bury all those who are dying, in Ireland, during "The Great Hunger.".
The Chinese army encircles US Marine divisions at the Chosin Reservoir, kills many, and forces them to retreat.
By order of General Washington, John Andre hangs for treason for helping Benedict Arnold.
Only married four years, Joy Gresham Lewis passes at age 45 with Jack (C.S. Lewis) following three short years later.
Hexavalent chromium (also known as "Chrome 6" or "Chrome VI") is dangerous. This sign, positioned near PG&E's Hinkley compressor station, warns pe...
Through the hands of Attila, death and destruction befall the towns of Lombardy.
50 years ago a fire occurs during an Apollo 1 training session, trapping the crew inside. The 3 crew members die when they cannot get out of their com...
Life is hard in Los Angeles for Elizabeth Short and other young women seeking the "Hollywood Life".
Although President Kennedy expresses sadness at the death of the South Vietnamese President, the assassination was in line with U.S. interests.
Achilles engages Hector in a man-to-man fight and kills him. Achilles drags the body behind his chariot before agreeing to return the body to Hector's...
Four years after her marriage, Louis XV dies from smallpox and Marie Antoinette becomes queen of France.
People feel that Garfield dies too soon, but not "in vain".