Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) remembers his experiences on the streets and in jail during the civil rights movement. His book is titled, "Walking With the Wind: A Memoir of the Movement."

Follow the relentless struggle for civil rights in the face of Jim Crow laws, from early desegregation efforts to the historic marches in Selma. Learn about the pivotal events that led to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting...

This video explores Martin Luther King Jr.'s actions following the violence of Bloody Sunday. Determined to continue the fight for voting rights, Dr. King led a symbolic march, worked closely with President Johnson, and helped secure a...

This video recounts the events of Bloody Sunday on March 7, 1965, when 600 peaceful marchers led by John Lewis attempted to cross the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama. State troopers violently confronted the group, using tear gas...

The Selma to Montgomery March was one of the most important actions of the Civil Rights Movement – but what were the connections between Black Americans and Hawaiians and why did the leaders wear Hawaiian necklaces?

There is a rich history of protests and demonstrations at the White House and Lafayette Park, from the suffragists' silent pickets to a peace vigil that has spanned across decades.

This video captures John Lewis's role as a key figure in the civil rights movement, detailing his leadership in the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee and participation in the historic March on Washington. It also covers the...

The Selma to Montgomery March was one of the most important actions of the Civil Rights Movement – but what were the connections between Black Americans and Hawaiians and why did the leaders wear Hawaiian necklaces?

Find out about the tumultuous time in Ireland which led to its independence from Britain.

Find out what happened in Croke Park on Bloody Sunday 1920.

The case of the murdered monarchies continues! Russia is far and away the most famous monarchy to crumble to dust, and boy did it ever. When Nicholas II became Tsar, he told his brother-in-law, and I quote “I am not yet ready to be Tsar....

The Russian Revolution resulted in the establishment of the first Communist state in history and was the work of Vladimir Lenin and Joseph Stalin - that's the general story told to history students in textbooks, an incredibly simplified...

In this video, we learn about the early life of John Lewis, his journey as a civil rights activist, and his career as an elected official.

This video explores the history of the civil rights protests in Selma, Alabama in 1965, focusing on the efforts of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the march from Selma to Montgomery. It highlights the obstacles African-Americans faced in...

Mourners in the U.S. pay tribute to rights champion before his body is laid to rest.

Bereaved parents, as well as politicians in Northern Ireland are hopeful that the new UK Labour Government will repeal and replace widely contested legislation that grants immunity to "cooperating individuals" regarding the decades-long...

Bereaved family members and politicians in Northern Ireland are hopeful that the new UK Labour-led government will repeal and replace widely contested legislation that grants immunity to "cooperating individuals" over the decades-long...

Five decades on, memories are still painful for the relatives of civil rights protesters killed by British troops.

It was one of the darkest moments of what became known as 'the troubles', a sectarian conflict lasting more than 30 years.

Lewis was beaten on the bridge in 1965 during a voting rights march, in a pivotal event in the US civil rights movement.

Between 250 to 300 people showed up at the March, including Cora Carter who was in Selma and witnessed the day’s brutality.

Civil rights march, which became riot resulting in death of 14 catholic people / Protesters at barricade set up by British military, protestors stone throwing, angry scenes, some spitting / Soldiers in riot gear / Protestors holding...

Funeral of 13 people killed in Londonderry on Bloody Sunday / coffins on biers and service / coffins lowered into grave / Bernadette Devlin, MP at graveside (Footage by ITN Archive Limited) Bloody Sunday Funeral on February 02, 1972 in...

Civil rights march, which became riot resulting in death of 14 catholic people / Close shot of soldier firing live rounds behind armoured vehicle, shots heard / Troops firing, British military commander's voice heard 'Do not fire back...