Whether it's people, places or events which fuel "the news," the fabric of our lives is impacted by world events. This collection features stories from ancient to modern times.
The Catholic Church laws, in 19th-century Italy, legally allow baptized Jewish children to be taken from their families.
The military retreats to Bataan and General MacArthur moves to Corregidor.
Thermopylae is the battleground for a fight where the defending Greek army kills many of Xerxes' invading Persian soldiers.
Born into a lower class, Becky Sharp's goal is to live in "high society," so she tries to marry into it.
Ludwig becomes so obsessed with gaining custody of his nephew, Karl, that he does not compose for two years.
Prince Ivan is an orphan who experiences neglect and abuse even though he rules Russia when he is older.
Religious freedom is not available in Tudor England for people who, among other things, want to translate the Bible into English (or even quote from i...
The fall of Berlin provokes the end of the war, but there are still troubles ahead for the city.
Prince Albert, the Duke of York, is engaged to Elizabeth Bowe-Lyon, a Scottish woman, at the end of January, 1923.
When King Edward VIII gives up the throne to marry a divorced woman, Albert becomes King George VI.
Prince Albert stammers through his speech closing the 1925 British Empire Exhibition, then agrees to seek help for his speech.
The most-recognizable building, at Bletchley Park, is the old country mansion. This photo, by Matt Crypto, depicts the mansion which still stands. Cli...
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