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.
Margaret plans a career in politics after college, and marries Denis Thatcher.
Margaret Mitchell created Scarlett O'Hara, a flirting Southern belle with lots of suitors. In real life, Mitchell was also a flirt with many suitors.
Margaret begins in British politics as a Member of Parliament.
Margaret wins the race and is elected the first female British Prime Minister.
Belon and her family have no warning before the tsunami washes over them at a beach resort on the island of Phuket.
Marie Antoinette loses her head by guillotine seven months after French Revolutionary authorities execute her husband, King Louis XVI
Barrie marries Mary Ansell, an actress; he writes the autobiographical novel, Tommy and Grizel, about their failed relationship.
With little warning, Mary prepares for her execution with dignity.
Without a lawyer, Mary appears guilty of plotting against Elizabeth by not saying anything about the plan to "dispatch" Elizabeth.
Twenty-five-year-old Mary Kelly is Jack the Ripper's final victim.
Through one of her sons, Mary meets the actor John Wilkes Booth at her boardinghouse In Washington.
Wilberforce works to end the slave trade after trying to improve conditions for Britain's working poor.
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