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.
Through a meeting, Pope Leo the Great is able to keep Attila from attacking Rome.
The Huns cause death and destruction through town after town on their westward trek.
Scottish resistance begins full force in 1297, when Wallace and his men kill the sheriff of Lanark and 240 others.
Scottish resistance begins full force in 1297, when Wallace and his men kill the sheriff of Lanark and 240 others.
Examine the author's observations about Beatrix Potter and her life.
People cause 95% of all avalanche accidents; the average avalanche travels around 80 mph.
Who is responsible for Santa Claus being fat and jolly? Author Clement Moore and illustrator Thomas Nast get the credit for creating that image of San...
If cracks are not repaired to contain the coolant, the K-19 could explode due to a meltdown.
The U.S. creates an ad campaignurging people to stay in their cities and fight, in case an enemy drops a nuclear bomb.
Although Antwone Fisher is not a juvenile delinquent, he spends time in the George Junior Republic reform school in Grove City, Pennsylvania.
In an unbelievable turn of events, a sperm whale attacks a whaleship called the Essex on November 20, 1820.
Needing more men to fight for the North, Congress passes draft laws but wealthy people are able to buy their way out.
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