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.
A judicial inquiry into the reasons for the wreck was headed by Lord Mersey, a fair man.
Abraham Lincoln's son William died on February 20th, 1862 of typhus.
Russell Phillips - whom his crew mates called "Phil" - was still alive when this story about Louie's life was produced.
Louis Zamperini is a humble man.
In 1947, Louis Zamperini met Cynthia Zamperini.
At Kwajalein Island, Zamperini and Phillips were subjected to experimental medical procedures.
This video clip combines rare historic film footage and vintage photos, together with reenactments and dramatizations, to tell the story of a gangster...
Rising in power, Charlie Luciano was not afraid to change his allegiance between various "bosses.
Fighting for a woman's rights to vote, Alice Paul ignores the possibility of falling in love.
WARNING - THIS CLIP DEPICTS GRAPHIC SCENES OF MISTREATMENT IN A PRISON SETTING.
Lucy Burns friend of Alice Paul worked internationally to get women the right to vote.
As Lusitania steamed across the North Atlantic, its passengers (such as the American, Alfred Vanderbilt) were not thinking about lurking U-boats.
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