Understanding human anatomy, and how to diagnose and treat illnesses, has changed dramatically from ancient to modern times. This collection features people whose medical breakthroughs helped to save millions of lives.
After the end of the Second World War, the United States government continued to test nuclear bombs.
Offshore Powerboat Racing can be a very dangerous sport.
Given their extremely large engines, and the speeds at which offshore powerboats can travel, it is easy for these machines to develop problems.
Between October 22 and November 29, 1951, the United States government conducted nuclear-weapon tests at the Nevada Proving Ground (later called the N...
As 400 federal soldiers wait outside Pablo Escobars estate, "the drug lord" refuses to heed the Colombian governments surrender demand.
Polio, a virus-caused disease which also existed in ancient times, is incurable.
Despite Alexandra's fondness of Rasputin - and her strong faith in him - the Tsar had doubts.
Rasputin - content with his bad manners - finally infuriates the Tsar.
Alexi, the Tsarevich, had hemophilia.
During the first world war, life in the trenches of France was unbelievably difficult.
On the 1st of July, 1916, WWI fighting in France intensifies as the deadly Battle of the Somme begins.
After a great deal of research into the deadly flu virus which killed so many people throughout the world, between 1918-19, scientists are still not...
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