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.
In 1347, when ships originating from the Black Sea arrived in Europe, the initial port of call was often Sicily.
In one of the earliest stories of biological warfare (perhaps true, perhaps legendary), the Mongols - attempting to conquer the city of Kaffa - are st...
WARNING: THIS CLIP CONTAINS REENACTMENTS OF MEDIEVAL TIMES WHEN THE BLACK DEATH CLAIMED MILLIONS OF LIVES.
During the 14th century, when the plague struck Europe, even doctors were unsure what was happening.
While 300 people a day die in London, there are not enough places to bury the dead.
People sick with the plague died at the incredible rate of 600 per day.
Coughing was another way which spread the plague.
WARNING: PARTS OF THIS VIDEO CLIP CONTAIN UNSETTLING SCENES (AND DESCRIPTIONS) WHICH MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN.
Following a series of disasters in Europe - such as a colder climate, impacting crops, leading to insufficient food - a strange disease began to kill ...
The Charleston - a dance made famous in the 1920s - remains popular today.
In this featurette, about The Descendants, meet the author of the novel (Kaui Hart Hemmings), the director of the film (Alexander Payne), the cinemato...
This video clip, from Fox Searchlight, takes us to the set of The Descendants and features interviews with members of the cast and crew.
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