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
Mandela avoids the death penalty for a treason conviction; his sentence converts to life in prison at the Robben Island prison.
Upset when France gives up so quickly,Charles de Gaulleforms a resistance movement known as "Free French."
Anna and Dostoevsky work together and their relationship becomes personal.
While Key and Beanes are on the British ship, flag maker Mary Young Pickersgill's flag flies over Baltimore's harbor.
The director Murnau bases his character Nosferatu on Stoker's Dracula.
Seeing the potential for bootlegging when the alcohol ban takes effect, rival gangs kill each other to claim their share of the business.
Alexander wants a fair fight with Darius, but before he can kill him, Darius' own army assassinates Darius.
Colonials do not want to pay taxes to Britain since they elect no members of Parliament.
Fred learns to read and write, even though it is forbidden.
Alexei, the fifth child and only son of Nicholas II ("Tsar of all the Russias"), is born with hemophilia.
Alexander the Great's men were growing tired of the long years away from Macedonia. They begged their leader to set his sights for home. Relenting, he...
Gen. Jos' de Urrea tells James Fannin and his men they can surrender at Goliad without retribution. Santa Anna orders them executed. The Goliad massac...
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