Meet some of the world's most-colorful characters in this collection. From Roman times to the Spanish Main, these individuals were famous in their own lifetimes and later, when their stories became the "stuff of legends."
The court vindicates Boone, but he leaves Kentucky and never gets over the criminal accusations which had been leveled against him.
TheHimalayan Mountains claim nine of the world's ten highest peaks, including the highest Mount Everest.
Sir Francis Drake sets old ships on fire to send towards the enemy; the Spanish panic, and the ensuing Battle of Gravelines uses up ammunition on both...
Bacteria from a bee in amber has been revived; however, science cannot yet revive an extinct animal.
Frank Nitti is Al Capone's second-in-command of the Chicago outfit and leads the group while Capone is in prison.
The director Murnau bases his character Nosferatu on Stoker's Dracula.
Tammany Hall begins as a place to help immigrants arriving in New York City but becomes corrupt with crooked politicians using their power to swindle ...
Seeing the potential for bootlegging when the alcohol ban takes effect, rival gangs kill each other to claim their share of the business.
Alexander wants a fair fight with Darius, but before he can kill him, Darius' own army assassinates Darius.
There is evidence that the lives of the Brothers Grimm, in Germany, influence their fairy tales.
Slaves and prisoners become brutal killers in gladiator games, which entertain the Romans.
Alexander the Great's men were growing tired of the long years away from Macedonia. They begged their leader to set his sights for home. Relenting, he...
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