Video - Turning Points in History: Conquests, Discoveries, and Unforgettable Events

"In 1519, Spanish explorer Hernán Cortés arrived in Mexico and began the conquest of the Aztec Empire. This monumental event led to the fall of one of the most powerful civilizations in the Americas." "The Berlin Wall, which separated East and West Berlin, stood from 1961 until 1989. Its fall marked the end of the Cold War and the beginning of Germany's reunification." "The ancient city of Pompeii was destroyed and buried under volcanic ash in AD 79 after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. The city remained forgotten for over 1,500 years until its rediscovery in the 18th century." "In 1928, Scottish scientist Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin, the world's first antibiotic. This groundbreaking discovery has saved countless lives and revolutionized medicine." "The ancient library of Nineveh, located in modern-day Iraq, was one of the most significant libraries of the ancient world. It housed a vast collection of clay tablets containing texts on various subjects, including literature, science, and religion."