Since the era of "silent films," moving pictures are an important part of worldwide culture. How did movies get their start? What are the stories behind the movies? Enjoy hundreds of stories in this Collection.
Despite the Jewish resistance to the German assault, Jewish men and women are captured and killed.
Within two months of the Treaty of Paris,Washington resigns fromhis job as Commander-in-Chief.
Lizzie incriminates herself by giving testimony which makes little sense to Knowlton, the District Attorney.
In this image we see John Cairncross as he appeared during his student days at Cambridge University. Photo online via Spartacus Educational website. ...
Learn about the Battle of Waterloo, which serves as the backdrop to "Vanity Fair."
Travel back in time to view plans and witness bloodshed in the Battle of Waterloo through annotated maps, drawings and paintings.
Napoleon escapes from Elba and, during "One Hundred Days," attempts a comeback. This June marks the 200th anniversary of Napleon's defeat at Waterloo.
Upset with the taxes and conditions of the time, Wat Tyler leads peasants, into London where they kill many.
Beulahs looks, a good story, publicity for her and Belva, and a young, male jury all play parts in her acquittal.
Dew is not only beautiful on a spider's web, it also provides the spider with essential drinking water.
At fifteen, Marie Antoinette leaves her home in Vienna and marries Louis-Auguste of France in a large wedding at the Palace of Versailles.
Prince Albert marries Elizabeth during an elaborate ceremony in 1923 at Westminster Abbey.
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