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.
This chapter describes the dark part of Argentina's history known as the Dirty War
Even though Charlotte Doyle neglects her children, the family stays together until tragedy sends Desmond Doyle to the hospital.
Even though he is a "super sniper", Konings is no match for Zaitsev who kills him.
It takes 3 days of hunting for each other, but finally Vasily sees a reflection of Konig and is able to shoot and kill him.
North Vietnamese aggression increases against the South, and by summer of 1964, US military presence expands and military deaths begin.
April 24, 2016 marks the 100th anniversary of Ireland's Easter Rising when the people of Ireland took definitive action to rid the country of British ...
In the 1600s, the East India Company becomes one of the most powerful businesses in the world.
The movie Angela's Ashes portrays the ongoing dispute between England and Ireland.
Humphry Davy builds-on the work of Alessandro Volta and shocks a London audience with an incredibly bright electric light.
As the North Vietnamese arrive in Saigon, refugees flee. Vets arrive home to scorn; finally honor comes via The Wall filled with names of the dead.
Despite his high position, Thomas Cardinal Wolsey falls from Henry VIII's favor when he is unable to convince Pope Clement VII to grant the King a div...
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