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.
Sometimes when the Earth's tectonic plates move, earthquakes occur or volcanoes erupt.
A statue of Teddy Roosevelt on his horse, Tex, sits in front of the American Museum of Natural History in New York City.
De Bauterne kills an animal he believes is La Bete, but the killing resumes.
General Jackson, a strong Confederate commander, weeps over the death of a child and for his soldiers.
Tensions increase in Texas between Anglos, Mexicans and Tejanos over culture, slavery and the economy.
In April of 1982, a fleet of British ships - carrying British planes - travels thousands of miles to the Falkland Islands. With her stance on this war...
The Tuskegee airmen in WWII fly mission as the 99th Pursuit Squad.
The public deal is that Soviets withdraw missiles from Cuba in exchange for a U.S. agreement never to invade Cuba.
Bobby is laid to rest atArlington Cemetery, not far from his brother's grave.
President Lincoln relieves General Hooker of command because of his loss at Chancellorsville.
Texas defenders, including James Bowie and William Travis, hold the Alamo against Santa Anna's troops. Travis pleads for more soldiers.
Mexican troops kill the Alamo defenders. Susanna Dickinson and Santa Anna both provide witness accounts.
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