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.
Mary is convicted in a trial without access to lawyer or notes, then Elizabeth signs a death warrant.
With little warning, Mary prepares for her execution with dignity.
Without a lawyer, Mary appears guilty of plotting against Elizabeth by not saying anything about the plan to "dispatch" Elizabeth.
Millions of Irish leave the country, hoping to find a better life elsewhere.
Wilberforce works to end the slave trade after trying to improve conditions for Britain's working poor.
Schreck (which literally means "fright"), is the brilliant, creepy actor who brings Nosferatu to life.
Life in medieval Europe consists of poor hygiene, close quarters, living and eating with animals and farming; seemingly, everyone has fleas.
In medieval Europe, the plague strikes down all classes of people regardless of wealth, education or social status.
In the late 18th century, two Italian academics have different theories about what causes a frog's leg to twitch. Is electricity inside or outside the...
Although not the most important, King Tut is the most famous pharaoh. His mummy is maintained at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.
Neanderthals, believed to be an extinct species of the genus Homo, appear similar to modern humans.
Vikings are Scandinavians who sail from their lands to explore, plunder and settle other areas.
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