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.
Schwieger, captain of the U-boat, doesn't send a second torpedo, he sees the victims and knows the Lusitania will sink.
Outnumbered, Wallace and his men defeat Edward's forces and take over Stirling Castle, the most important fortress in Scotland.
Outnumbered, Wallace and his men defeat Edward's forces and take over Stirling Castle, the most important fortress in Scotland.
Alexander proves himself fearless and wise in India.
Lack of commitment to the war by France and the Viet Minh's knowledge of the Vietnamese countryside turns the war in Vietnam's favor.
Vikings invent the longship, which they use to sail long distances to new places.
This chapter describes the climate of the country under dictatorship.
Bram Stoker creates Dracula the vampire, based on the real life cruelty of Vlad the Impaler.
Wilberforce becomes religious and combines his strong faith with his politics.
Wallace's trial takes place in London, where Edward can control the outcome of the "trial."
Wallace's trial takes place in London, where Edward can control the outcome of the "trial."
By September of 1297, Wallace isable to amassa substantial army of men willing to fight for Scotland's freedom.
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