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.
When the Civil Warbegins in April of 1861, Jesse is too young to fight so he works the farm with the family's slaves.
Special gases allow people to breathe underwater and avoid oxygen toxicity and "the bends."
Katniss Everdeen survives two Hunger Games; now the rebels demand a price for saving her life from the second. She becomes the Mockingjay, but what do...
Mogadishu is a combat zone between rebels when US troops arrive. The task is to capture Omar Salad and Mohamed Hassan Awale, aides to Mohamed Farrah A...
Monk Eastman is "king" of the New York gangsters until he is arrested in 1904; then Johnny Sirocco takes over a third of his gang.
It is easy to avoid the alcohol ban because people can make their own using moonshine stills or buy from bootleggers.
Learn more about C.S. Lewis through additional readings and explore places from his life.
The story of Lizzie Borden remains popular and there are primary-source materials for learning more about her and her trial.
Links to resources from the trial, and information on both Leopold and Loeb.
The movie Braveheart wins many awards, but it is not a factually correct look at Wallace's life.
Even though Boone outwits the Shawnee, many think he is a traitor for surrendering without a fight.
The movie Braveheart wins many awards, but it is not a factually correct look at Wallace's life
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