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 intent is not to fight, but to provide short-term advice to South Vietnam as they reject advances from the Communist North.
Before capturing Iwo Jima's airfield, to use as a base, American bombers taking off from China are intercepted by the Japanese.
Wilberforce is born wealthy and spoiled, but later becomes a great British politician.
The Carpathia's wireless operator communicates with the Titanic.
France tried to invade Ireland again and Wolfe Tone is captured.
Members of European royal families usually married each other to protect their power, but Nicholas and Alexandra are in love.
Members of European royal families usually married each other to protect their power, but Nicholas and Alexandra are in love.
Children help raise money in campaigns for war bonds.
Xerxes has an army, the "Immortals," consisting of exactly 10,000 men at all times.
Ying Zheng unites China and becomes Qin Shi Huang-Di (the First Emperor of China).
Pablo Escobar is a young Colombian who shows signs of a strong personality at a very young age.
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