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.
With their knowledge of controlling movement, Wilbur and Orville begin by launching gliders at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
At the start of World War I, few countries can match Germany'sair ships- often calledZeppelins.
Soldiers with special military skills train to clear Japanese from the Philippines.
The Enigma system used by Germany’s naval forces (the Kriegsmarine), during World War II, was more complicated than the system used by Germany&r...
Prince Albert, "Bertie," has a hard childhood with a strict father who forces him to be right-handed and wear painful splints to correct his "knock kn...
From the early 1920s to 1931, Al Capone leads the Chicago outfit, a crime syndicate who bootlegs liquor and commits other crimes.
The city-states of mainland Greece see much destruction before Alexander claims the throne.
Although his kingly ancestors had died violent deaths, Alexander the Great became ill with a fever and died soon thereafter. His outstanding victories...
Philip's well-trained military helps Alexander to be a strong leader.
Archeological discoveries reveal Pella, the birthplace of Alexander the Great, as a place of wealth.
Take a virtual tour to visit some of the places Alexander conquers.
By his own measure, Dr. Nash has recovered from schizophrenia.
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