A man thinks about the rising of the Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia and how it is affecting the country. The regime begins its cleansing campaign, during which it influences the thoughts of its citizens. A mentality of mistrust, conformity, and dedication solely to the party is heavily prevalent.

Recounts the influential Jewish scholar and teacher Hillel. Hillel was born privileged but took a vow of poverty, living simply and studying the bible. He gained a following against the backdrop of Roman Judea and his teaching remain influential today.

Balian takes his knight's oath from his dying father. As a knight, Balian is expected to protect the king and the kingdom as well as follow a moral code that emphasizes qualities such as bravery, courtesy and honor.

The Jewish people find themselves swept into a dynamic but unfamiliar world with the arrival of the Greeks and new influences in the wake of Alexander the Great's conquests. These foreign influences prove to be a challenge for some of the traditions and beliefs of Judaism.

Teddy Roosevelt and the Rough Riders take the heights at San Juan Hill from Spanish soldiers east of Santiago de Cuba during the Spanish-American War.