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The Soviet Union, Part 2 of 2
In the 2nd half of the 20th century, the USSR became one of the world鈥檚 two superpowers.
David Bowie
How did David Bowie transform himself into a superstar and change pop music forever?
The Soviet Union, Part 1 of 2
How did one of the most ambitious political experiments in human history come about?
The Louisiana Purchase
In 1803, President Thomas Jefferson purchased 820,000 square miles of land from Napoleon.
Alexander the Great
Alexander the Great is as famed for his hedonistic lifestyle as his military genius.
The Blitz
From September 1940, Germany鈥檚 Luftwaffe subjected Britain to an intense bombing campaign
The Wild West
Think of the Wild West, and you鈥檒l imagine cowboys, shootouts, bank robberies and saloons
Venice
Over the course of a thousand years, Venice helped to reshape European culture.
British Castles
For over 600 years, castles played a leading role in the story of Britain.
The Nuremberg Trial
The Nuremberg Trial dealt with the worst crimes of the Nazi regime.
