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.
Albert Einstein is the first to understand that matter can become energy and theorizes the equation (E=mc2).
Splitting atoms, called nuclear fission, creates energy (in the form of heat) called nuclear energy.
Power generated inside the nuclear reactor is what creates steam to power a nuclear submarine.
Despite advice of scouts, Bean and DePodesta use James's system to pick the 2002 Oakland A's team members.
During the U.S. Civil War, people who live in Confederate states write books and use currency made specifically for them.
By 1904, when this photo was taken aboard a bark called Sunbeam, not much had changed in the method by which whalers removed spermaceti (high-quality ...
Howard Hughes' father, along with many others, was a fortune-seeker lured by Texas oil.
Expertsbelievethe Olmec civilization is thefirst societyin Mesoamerica and that they have awritten formof language.
In 1995, Mandela and South Africa create a slogan to unite the whole country behind their rugby team: "One Team, One Country."
Without food or supplies soldiers on Bataan cannot resist Japanese advances. They are angry that MacArthur left and know that surrender is near.
With Anna's help, Dostoevsky meets his deadline and builds a family before his death.
Peter Pan's opening night is a complete surprise to the audience who loves the story; the five Llewelyn Davies boys love seeing their exploits on stag...
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