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.
Terrorist attacks affect people of all ages in America. Meanwhile, the U.S. and coalition partners, begain "Operation Enduring Freedom."
Marines assault Saipan, but meet with Japanese fighting forces in a brutal battle.
Completing all the physical tasks required, Brashear becomes the Navy's first amputee diver.
Famine and poverty follow the failed potato crop of 1845.
Jewish leaders, St. Augustine, and St. Cyprian write about a purifying process after a person's death.
This image of a tomb outside the city walls of Jerusalem is known as the “Garden Tomb.” It is also referred to as “Gordon’s Ga...
Galveston builds a protective sea wall and raises the height of the entire city.
Writings, photos, and even some videos show the destruction.
Losing hope, many Britons flee the country and others yield to the Anglo-Saxons and become their slaves.
Stephen Austin and others from the American South come with their slaves to farm the Texas territory.
Disregarding death threats due to his race, Brashear graduates from diving school.
Poe writes "Annabel Lee" after the death of his wife and in the midst of severe drinking binges.
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