“Sic semper tyrannis!”
This is the story of deception. Conspiracy. Assassination.
The handsome, 26-year-old successful actor John Wilkes Booth has sympathized with the Confederacy since the war began. So when Abraham Lincoln wins reelection as President of the United States amid several crucial late-1864 victories, John becomes enraged. He decides to kidna ... Show More
Oct 6
189: World War II in Europe & the American Response (1941): Production & Preparation
"At long last, Mr. President.”—Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill This is the story of the second year of WWII and the United States’ response. As the war enters its second full year, things are looking dire for Britain: Germany has forced France into submission, the Blitz is i ... Show More
1h 6m
Oct 2019
John Wilkes Booth's Brother Saved Abraham Lincoln's Son
Sometime in 1864 or 1865, Robert Lincoln, son of President Abraham Lincoln, had a close call with death in a subway station when he was saved at the last minute by an honest-to-God celebrity -- Edwin Booth, one of the most famous actors of the day. Neither man knew their fates wo ... Show More
27m 5s
Aug 17
Pourquoi la pièce de théâtre « Our American Cousin » est-il devenue célèbre ?
Rediffusion "Our american cousin", pièce de théâtre racontant l'histoire d'un Américain sans prétention aux prises avec des parents anglais de la haute société, ne serait sans doute pas passée à la postérité pour ses seuls mérites littéraires.Si cette comédie, écrite en 1852 par ... Show More
1m 59s