It was a clear, moonless night on April 14, 1912, when the unthinkable happened. The RMS Titanic, a marvel of modern engineering, struck an iceberg in the frigid waters of the North Atlantic. The “unsinkable” ship was doomed. As chaos unfolded, the fate of over 2,200 passengers and crew Read more…
The Confessions of Isobel Gowdie: The Witch of Auldearn Imagine living in a world where people believed in magic so strongly that they would accuse their neighbours of being witches. This was the world of Isobel Gowdie, a woman whose extraordinary confessions have fascinated historians for centuries. In 1662, Isobel Read more…
Famous Passengers of the Titanic: Stories of Courage, Love, and Tragedy As the RMS Titanic departed from Southampton on April 10, 1912, excitement buzzed among its passengers. The ship, a marvel of modern engineering, was the largest and most luxurious vessel of its time. Onboard were some of Read more…
Jesse Owens: A Legacy of Triumph and Friendship In the summer of 1936, a young African American athlete stood in a packed stadium in Berlin, Germany. The world watched as Jesse Owens prepared to compete, knowing that his performance would challenge the very core of Nazi beliefs. Jesse Owens 1936 Read more…
The Titanic: A Voyage of Dreams and Disparities As the massive hull of the Titanic sliced through the chilly waters of Southampton on April 10, 1912, three passengers, each from a different class, stood aboard the deck. First-class passenger John Astor IV marveled at the luxury around him, envisioning Read more…
The Unsinkable Stoker of the Titanic Imagine a frigid night on the Atlantic Ocean. The RMS Titanic, a colossal ship deemed unsinkable by many, strikes an iceberg. Amid the ensuing chaos, while many succumb to panic, one man, Arthur Priest, remains remarkably composed. His actions, under dire circumstances, save lives—a Read more…
The Incredible Escape from Auschwitz-Birkenau: The Story of Four Brave Boys Imagine being a teenager, torn from your family and thrust into one of the most horrific places in history. This was the reality for Arie Auerbacher, Shmuel Erlich, Shmuel Lezner, and Yechiel Eisenbach. Yet, in 1944, these four boys Read more…