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.
Bookcover image of The Night Before Christmas, by Clement C.
During the American Civil War, the North had significant concerns about Britain and France helping the South.
If the real name of Rudolf Abel, a main character in "Bridge of Spies," is William ("Willy") Fisher, then who was the real Rudolf Abel?
The real U-571 was not the actual U-boat featured in the film, U-571. The real U-571 sank west of Ireland after it was attacked by an RAAF crew operat...
The last days of the Romanov family begins with these words: ''At midnight, Yakov Yurovsky, the leader of the executioners, came up the stairs to awak...
A booklet, written (in German) by Albrecht Frst von Urach, is entitledThe Secret of Japanese Power(in English), who lived in Japan, between 1934-1939 ...
This booklet, written in German by Albrecht Frst von Urach, is entitled The Secret of Japanese Power (in English).
Begin the inquiry, into Hue, with the story of uncovering bodies of loved ones. Follow the story to learn more about the battle which turned many Amer...
When do paintings tell the real story and when do they depict a romanticized view of events? Does it matter? How do we determine when a piece of art c...
What is the origin of Easter bunnies and Easter eggs? When did they first appear on the world stage? What are their roots?
Shakespeare wrote immortal lines for his play, "The Tragedy of King Richard II," including the now-famous phrase: "This royal throne of kings, this sc...
William Wallace was betrayed near a well in Robroystan, Scotland. This image depicts that well.
Story
Chapter
Learning Task
Video
Image
Audio
Questions to Ponder
Audio Narration
Document