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 eldest of Edward III's children, Edward, the Black Prince, was the most famous medieval warrior of the day.
The Egyptians are experts at creating mummies; after death, the pharaohs after death went through a process of mummification.
Eighty years later, on the anniversary of their brutal execution, the Russian people lay the Romanov family to rest in St. Petersburg.
General Eisenhower visits many Nazi death camps to document their existence and crimes.
Starving families, with no home, walk the roads to nowhere until they die.
As the British Empire flourished, during the 18th century, interesting specimen made their way to London. One of the most-interesting, the Torpedo Fi...
Alexander and his army come face to face with Asian elephants in India.
Mary Tudor names Elizabeth as her successor; Elizabeth becomes Queen at age twenty-five and reigns for nearly 45 years.
Mary tries, unsuccessfully for 19 years, to get help from Elizabeth, who imprisons her.
Queen Elizabeth visits the British camp at West Tilbury and delivers a memorable speech to rally her troops.
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