People who change the world may, or may not, be famous in their own lifetimes. Often it takes years for others to understand forward-thinking contributions. This collection introduces you to some of the world's most-famous people
After Hitler's suicide, the war in Europe was over. During the final days of the Third Rheich, Nazis continued to harm concentration-camp victims, for...
Ludwig faces financial problems and has to find sponsors when his music cannot support him. He does his best not to become overwhelmed with worry.
Fire-fighting has advanced greatly since the bucket-and-mops days, but pre-20th-century "fire engines" are only as good as technological advances allo...
Bessie Coleman, a pioneering aviator, was born 125 years ago on January 26, 1892. In 1921, she became the first African-American female pilot. To make...
AnItalian team is the first to reach the second highest point on earth, K2, in the summer of 1954.
The Wright brothers begin the age of aviation, followed by flights of Charles Lindbergh, and Amelia Earhart.
John Wilkes Booth, an actor, enters the Ford Theater Presidential box carrying his gun and a knife.
Read quotes about baseball from famous authors such as Mark Twain, Walt Whitman, and Virginia Woolf.
Differences over treatment of China put Japan and America at odds.
Mary relies on her deep Catholic faith as she prepares for her execution.
Pienaar serves as captain of the Springboks during the 1995 World Rugby Cup and works with Mandela to create national support for the team.
The Union loses the battle for Fredericksburg; however, a Confederate soldier brings water to the injured enemy.
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