The 1990s is often remembered as a decade of relative peace and prosperity: The Soviet Union fell, ending the decades-long Cold War, and the rise of the Internet ushered in a radical new era of communication, business and entertainment.
Featured
Randy Weaver Randy Weaver was a college drop‑out and former Green Beret. He and his wife Vicki were religious fundamentalists who distrusted the government and believed the end of the world was imminent. They started hoarding guns and made plans to move to a secluded area and live off the grid. In 1984, Randy, Vicki […]
Read more about Ruby RidgeFeatured
Learn what motivated white right‑wing terrorists Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols to commit the Oklahoma City Bombing, which killed 168 people on April 19, 1995. Discover the federal and local clean up efforts and the fate of McVeigh and Nichols.
Watch now video about Oklahoma City Bombing: Why Did It Occur & Who Was Behind It?Featured
From Stalin’s reign of terror to Gorbachev and glasnost, meet the eight leaders who presided over the USSR.
Read more about Soviet Union Leaders: A Timeline
