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.
During November, 1558, Queen Mary (the eldest child of Henry VIII) acknowledged her half-sister, Princess Elizabeth, as her heir.
During the battle of Trafalgar, Admiral Nelson was felled by a single shot and died on his ship.
Rear-Admiral Husband E.
When a major earthquake happens, aftershocks add to the horror.
Alexander was a Macedonian prince, the son of Philip II and his wife Olympias.
While his father was still alive, Alexander (who was not-yet called "The Great") tamed a beautiful horse, called Bucephalas, whom no one else was able...
Trailer for "Alexander," a film by Oliver Stone.
This historical footage, from Universal Newsreels, depicts the first American bombing of Berlin.
WARNING NOTICE: THIS VIDEO RECREATES WHAT HAPPENED WHEN AFRICANS WERE KIDNAPPED FROM THEIR HOMES AND FORCED INTO SLAVERY.
Trailer of the film, Amazing Grace, which tells the story of one man's determination to overturn an unjust law.
The story, and the music, of Amazing Grace as it is often performed today - with bagpipes.
How did Beowulf, a story based on Scandinavian characters, become Britain's national epic?
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