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.
Rameses II, known as "The Great," built a wonderful city named after himself which he called Piramesse. Because so much had been written abou...
Despite Alexandra's fondness of Rasputin - and her strong faith in him - the Tsar had doubts.
As Russia descends into chaos, during the days of World War I, the people burn effigies of Nicholas and Alexandra.
No one could stop Alexei's bleeding, so the family summons Rasputin.
Rasputin - content with his bad manners - finally infuriates the Tsar.
After the Tsar bans Rasputin, he learns the Archduke of Austria has been assassinated.
Rasputin liked to drink alcohol and misbehave with women.
Alexi, the Tsarevich, had hemophilia.
After the Tsar abdicates, he is treated without dignity by soldiers who swarm the imperial palace.
It is July 16, 1918.
Despite drinking cyanide-laced wine, Rasputin does not die.
Despite his ongoing bad behavior, Rasputin thinks he is safe with the imperial family.
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