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.
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."
Ayers is a talented student at Julliard, until he develops a mental disorder and drops out.
The director Murnau bases his character Nosferatu on Stoker's Dracula.
Tammany Hall begins as a place to help immigrants arriving in New York City but becomes corrupt with crooked politicians using their power to swindle ...
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.
George Jung and Carlos Lehder import most of the cocaine in the US during the late 70s and 80s.
Colonials do not want to pay taxes to Britain since they elect no members of Parliament.
The police catch George again, and he makes deals against Lehder and Manuel Noreiga. Pablo Escobar walks away.
In prison, George learns about cocaine from Carlos, then makes a lot of money selling it, and becomes an addict.
Pablo Escobar heads the Medellin Cartel. George describes Pablo's influence in the cocaine industry.
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