Courtroom battles often produce sensational scenes resulting in curious spectators and endless news coverage. From ancient to modern times, trials attract significant attention. This collection explores some of the most-fascinating.
Evelyn provides a platform for reform with her story, but the Irish industrial schools still exist.
The gunfight on Fremont Street does not settle matters between the two sides, and more shootings and killings soon occur.
The movie Chicago is made after the 1996 revival of the musical.
Annie Chapman and Elisabeth Stride are the Ripper's next victims.
Catherine Edowes is the Ripper's next victim, ensuring his place in history as "Jack the Ripper."
Pilate questions Jesus, but refuses to condemn him and sends him to Herod.
Pilate questions Jesus, but refuses to condemn him and sends him to Herod.
Originally intending to take an 18-year-old boy as his victim, Fish takes the boy's 11-year-old sister Gracie instead.
Kidnapped people from the western coast of the continent of Africa sail to Cuba against their will.
Tone's Society of United Irishmen wants to downplay religious differences, but is banned.
In 1997, "Amistad" (the movie) is released in remembrance of the captives, and a replica ship tours across America.
No one is sure where the actual tomb of Jesus is located.
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