When horrific things happen, how a person responds can make a difference in the rest of one's life. In this collection, learn how some individuals triumphed in the face of unspeakable tragedies.
Books represent new or controversial ideas and allow people to preserve and share their thoughts.
Mandela avoids the death penalty for a treason conviction; his sentence converts to life in prison at the Robben Island prison.
Ayers is a talented student at Julliard, until he develops a mental disorder and drops out.
Anna and Dostoevsky work together and their relationship becomes personal.
Slaves of Southern owners are subject to the Fugitive Slave Law.
German General Paulus disobeys Hitler and surrenders. It is the beginning of the end for Hitler and his Nazi regime.
Paulus surrenders, which leads to Hitler's defeat and suicide.
This picture, taken during the summer of 1941 and online via the National Archives of Norway, depicts an SS sign in Norway. Germanske Norge means "Ger...
Fred learns to read and write, even though it is forbidden.
Margaret Mitchell began writing her famous novel after injuring her ankle which failed to quickly heal. It was one way for her to cure boredom.
The Pilgrims decide to leave Holland due to a lack of religious freedom and good jobs.
Real circus disasters such as fires and train wrecks form the basis for the fictional Benzini Bros. Circus tragedy.
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