This EyeWitness to History site, which illuminates the past through personal narratives and other first-hand sources, provides a brief biography of Ferdinand Magellan, as well as a deep look into his death at the hands of natives in the...

This EyeWitness to History site, which illuminates the past through personal narratives and other first-hand sources, details the Salem Witch Trials.

This EyeWitness to History site, which illuminates the past through personal narratives and other first-hand sources, details the Salem Witch Trials.

This EyeWitness to History article offers personal accounts from Abigail Adams regarding her journey and arrival in the new national capital.

This EyeWitness to History site offers a description of early auto experiences, and how the invention of the automobile changed the lives of humans forever.

EyeWitness to History offers stories of early exploits of the automobile, based on writings from the turn of the 20th century.

This site discusses how "Millions volunteered or were drafted for military duty during World War II. The majority of these citizen-soldiers had no idea how to conduct themselves to prevent inadvertent disclosure of important information...

EyeWitness to History offers a detailed description of the Battle at Gallipoli in 1915 during WWI. Includes maps and photos.

EyeWitness to History offers a detailed description of the Battle at Gallipoli in 1915 during WWI. Includes maps and photos.

EyeWitness to History offers a detailed description of the Battle at Gallipoli in 1915 during WWI. Includes maps and photos.

"The First World War saw the introduction of many new technologies to the art of killing one's enemy: the machine gun, the tank, the airplane, the zeppelin, and gas to name a few. Among these, gas was probably the crudest, certainly the...

"The First World War saw the introduction of many new technologies to the art of killing one's enemy: the machine gun, the tank, the airplane, the zeppelin, and gas to name a few. Among these, gas was probably the crudest, certainly the...

"So, Mr. President, what do you really think of General MacArthur?" A president's diary, detailing Harry Truman's thoughts on issues during his presidency. This site is provided by EyeWitness to History.

Excerpts from the narrative of Frederick Douglass' escape from slavery in 1838. Includes photographs and references. Provided by EyeWitness to History.

Excerpts from the narrative of Frederick Douglass' escape from slavery in 1838. Includes photographs and references. Provided by EyeWitness to History.

This archive article reports the various eyewitness accounts of what really went on inside the school during the Beslan siege. 9/7/2004

BBC's official page for the Tsunami disaster of December, 2004. Key Stories, Eyewitness Accounts, reports from correspondents, and animations provide up to date coverage. December, 2004

Stories focuses on military medicine and highlights personal accounts from doctors, nurses and individuals providing medical support.

Stories focuses on military medicine and highlights personal accounts from doctors, nurses and individuals providing medical support.

Stories focuses on military medicine and highlights personal accounts from doctors, nurses and individuals providing medical support.

Read a portion of President Truman's diary where he reflected on his first meeting with Soviet Marshall Joseph Stalin just before the conference at Potsdam. In addition, there are photographs of Truman with Stalin and the desk Truman...

William Leigh Pierce's written description of an earthquake that struck the area of the Mississippi near Missouri in 1812. Pierce is better known as a delegate to the Constitutional Convention from Georgia.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text that asks the reader to make predictions about an interview between a storm survivor and his son. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.