Ergebnis für "Terror" in Geschichte

In a planned conspiracy to burn down major buildings in New York City during the Civil War, eight men of the Confederacy committed acts of terrorism. They attempted to destroy the city and claim it for the South by building a "Greek fire," which is stronger than regular fire because it is caused by chemical reactions.

In 1953, Boy Scouts aboard a passenger train in New Zealand face death when a bridge over a river is washed out. This true story depicts the Tangiwai disaster and how one boy’s quick thinking helps to save friends and passengers. The tragedy resulted in early warning systems on Mount Rauapehu to alert travelers to potential danger.

Freedom fighter and abolitionist. Terrorist and murderer. John Brown has been called many names throughout history. But who was the real John Brown? Explore Brown's life leading up to Harpers Ferry. Then decide for yourself whether he was a hero or a villain.

The Princes in Terror Tower: What really happened to the princes in the tower - the two youngest sons of Edward IV? They disappeared into the Tower of London and were never seen again... but there are clues to their fate. The Time Detectives set out to piece all the evidence together, but it nearly costs them their lives... King Arthur’s Bones: The brilliant and handsome King Arthur has become a legendary figure - but did he really exist? When the Time Detectives star in a school performance of King Arthur and his Round Table, they have a terrifying ghostly visitor.