Christopher L. Stone

The "unsinkable" Titanic was a dream come true. Four city blocks long and a passenger list that included the wealthy and the immigrants. Her maiden voyage in April 1912 became a nightmare when the giant ship struck an iceberg and sank in the North Atlantic. More than 1,500 lives were lost in the disaster. Dream of a dream: The largest ship ever built is christened in Ireland. Witness the disaster as numerous iceberg warnings go unheeded and the ship...

Enlisting the help of forensic experts and modern historians, this program unravels the myths and misconceptions to bring you a definitive examination of Lincoln's death.

From the rustic childhood to his tragic death, this is the definitive look at the stoic president who risked everything to save his nation.

By the age of 23, he had laid the foundations for calculus, the laws of gravity, motion and inertia, and begun experiments on light. His major work is called 'The Principia'. Isaac Newton has been called the Father of Modern Science. His incredible body of work represents arguably the greatest contribution to science ever made by an individual. But despite living at the vibrant center of an inspired social scene, his personal life was marked by loneliness....

Relive the glory moments of John F. Kennedy's life, see the compelling story of this unforgettable leader and the rich dynasty he left behind. He will always be remembered as the youthful president who inspired America, a charismatic leader who gave the nation a sense of pride and confidence. His sharp mind, quick wit, and boundless determination won him friends, confidantes, and devoted followers. A World War II hero, respected senator, and author...

Utilizing rare diary entries, photographs, and modern-day re-enactments, The History Channel explores every aspect of the Civil War.

"A 19th-century man with a 21st-century imagination, Jules Verne was one of the most popular authors of his generation because he took readers to places of which they had only dreamt"--Container.