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.
Queen Gorgo, Leonidas' wife, discovers a secret message sent as a warning about the approaching Persian army.
With "Kong: Skull Island," we explore the world of Gorillas. How did Kong become so huge? Gorillas are the largest of the living apes with two species...
Displaying courage and skill, the Greeks (led by Sparta) defeat the Persians (fighting without their ruler, Xerxes).
Begun in AD 122, Hadrian's Wall is a barrier that protectsRoman Britain from invaders.
Hammurabi unites and creates a better life for his people, who learn cuneiform as a type of writing.
Hammurabi codifies 282 laws on a tall stele (slab) using cuneiform script.
Children, especially in Great Britain, have to suffer family issues, as well as a lack of food and supplies.
Qin Shi Huang-Di buries people alive and performs other harsh measures in battle and while building the Great Wall and his Mausoleum.
Henry Mucci and his special forces surprise the Japanese and rescue prisoners from Cabanatuan.
Although he and Catherine of Aragon have a daughter, Princess Mary, Henry VIII wants a living son. This leads to problems with his marriage.
Postal workers on the Titanic try to save letters and packages.
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