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.
Before 1995, no black players are members of the Springboks, South Africa's rugby team.
In 1870, Charles MacLaren finds the ruins of the city of Troy after following landscape descriptions from Homer in the Iliad. Later the city of Mycena...
While the Japanese plan Pearl Harbor, their Washington DC diplomats keep in contact with US officials; rumors of war begin.
Hitler seeks to conceal the sinking of the Gustloff and a second German vessel.
Sacagawea, a Shoshone Indian teenager, works as an interpreter on the Lewis and Clark expedition to explore the west.
While traveling with Lewis and Clark, Sacagawea encourages Indian tribes to sell supplies and help the Corps of Discovery.
Sacajawea helps Lewis and Clark to locate the Shoshone tribe. She discovers the tribal chief is her long-lost brother. He recognizes her and is eager ...
The Catholic Church makes Nicholas a saint and his feast day is the anniversary of his death: December 6.
The Catholic Church makes Nicholas a saint and his feast day is the anniversary of his death: December 6.
Saint Nicholas of Bari is kind to children, protects sailors and gives generously of himself and his material possessions.
Saint Nicholas of Bari is kind to children, protects sailors and gives generously of himself and his material possessions.
Saladin, a powerful Muslim leader, believes God has called on him to free Palestine.
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