Video - Historic Highlights: From Olympic Glory to Titanic Tragedy & Beyond
"The first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens in 1896. Athletes from 13 nations competed, reviving the ancient tradition with a modern twist." "The Titanic, deemed unsinkable, met a tragic fate on its maiden voyage in 1912. Striking an iceberg, it sank and became one of the most infamous maritime disasters in history." "The Mona Lisa was stolen from the Louvre in 1911, vanishing for two years before being recovered in Italy. This daring theft turned the painting into an international sensation." "The world’s first university, Al-Qarawiyyin University, was founded in Morocco in 859. This institution has been a center of learning for over a millennium, shaping the academic world." "In 1215, King John of England signed the Magna Carta. This historic document limited royal power and laid the foundation for modern legal rights."