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.
At 27, Poe falls in love with his cousin Virginia, whom he marries when she is 13.
The press and police cooperate to gain information, using fingerprints and a nickname, "Black Dahlia".
Since Bonhoeffer's death, German churches have had to explain why they did not speak out against Hitler.
Since Bonhoeffer's death, German churches have had to explain why they did not speak out against Hitler.
In 1971, the U.S. is fighting a war in Vietnam that many Americansdo not support.
See the lyrics to songs that tell the plight of families hurt by alcohol abuse.
On June 7, 1692 an earthquake destroys Port Royal and the town never recovers.
Buoy sensors, satellite images and airplanes help weather services to predict bad weather and warn people of impending dangers.
Hurricanes, typhoons and cyclones develop over warm water and can be very dangerous.
Jesus predicts his own death, causing many to doubt that he is the Messiah.
Even though Raymond has an agreement with Saladin, the Franks on his land attack Saladin's men.
Elizabeth is the daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn; she receives a good education and can speak six languages.
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