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.
Image of a broadside printing called The Defense of Fort McHenry, which detailed the background for Francis Scott Key's poem. Click on the ...
Fyodor Dostoevsky wrote this book—known variously as The Possessed, Demons and Devils—after a real-life murder occurred in Russia dur...
Lt. General DeWitt's recommendation, to evacuate Japanese-Americans from their homes in the Pacific-coast region, page 2. Click on the image for a be...
When African-American soldiers returned home, after fighting in World War I, they faced serious discrimination in the States. They had fought, and die...
Fyodor Dostoevsky had a close encounter with a firing squad before he became a famous writer. At the last minute, Nicholas I (the Russian Tsar a...
Bookcover image of Dostoevsky: The Miraculous Years, 1865-1871, by Joseph Frank.
This map depicts the location of Downpatrick, where it is believed St. Patrick died. Click on the image for a greatly expanded view.
Image from the brochure Dr. Henry W. Greist: famed head of the world's farthest north hospital at Point Barrow, Alaska.
Dr. Richard Feynman was always known for speaking his mind. When his work led him to a conclusion which seemed at odds with the conclusions (or desire...
The only other Pilgrim to write about life in Plimoth Plantation was Edward Winslow. He published his book, Good Newes from New England, in 1624...
After Elizabeth Packard began expressing her views on religious topics, in a Bible-study class held in her village of Manteno (Illinois), her husband ...
Elizabeth Packard's legal troubles began when she was asked to join a Bible-study class led by a deacon in her church. Abijah Dole was unable t...
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