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.
This NASA video depicts the launch of Endeavour as it begins its STS-127 mission.
WARNING: This recreated battle scene, based on Shakespeare's play, Henry V, depicts graphic scenes of medieval warfare.
When Henry V fought the battle at Agincourt, he had to pawn the crown jewels of England to pay for his war.
One of Germanys important assets during the first part of the war was a small keyboard machine known as Enigma.
John Dillinger didn't believe in stealing cars.
In April of 1945, a vicious battle began on the Pacific island of Okinawa. Called "Operation Iceberg," the fighting lasted about 82 days. Learn about ...
As the battle for Peleliu dragged on, the Marines began to wonder if anyone would leave the island alive.
Eugene Bondurant Sledge (also known as "Sledgehammer" and/or "E.
The battle for Peleliu was supposed to be quick and easy.
After the war, Eugene Sledge spent several months in China with the occupying forces.
This video biography about Eugene Sledge - author of With the Old Breed - uses archival war footage (from the U.
As part of his speech therapy, Lionel Logue recommended that the Duke of York sing with their mutual friend, Evelyn Laye.
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