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.
Out of public view for decades, this video clip of Reza Shah visiting Turkey is believed to be the only surviving historical footage of Iran's leader ...
Richard I, King of England, decides to participate in the Third Crusade. His eventful journey takes him to Jerusalem.
Richard I, son of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine, reigned in Britain between 1188-1198.
Scientists believe that earthquakes and volcanoes occur along the Earths "ring of fire.
In this clip - from "Terror!
After one year of tyranny, known as the "Reign of Terror," Maximilien Robespierre himself became a victim of the madness he had helped to create.
Robespierre dies, by guillotine, on July 28, 1794. During the French Revolution, he was known by his supporters as "The Incorruptible," but it was he ...
How could Robespierre - a strong believer in equality and "the rights of man" - have created a system of justice which degenerated into a Reign of Ter...
Roman games included wild animals.
Ancient Romans knew they could watch gladiatorial games wherever they traveled in the empire.
The best of the beast fighters were trained in special schools, just like gladiators. Their favorite weapon was the spear. The audience-...
If a beast fighter could defeat a bear or a lion during the games, he would be held in very high esteem.
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