Rebellion. Murder ... a sordid act of mass violence that led to 120 deaths on the western frontier in 1857. The show’s portrayal of the massacre is hair-raising—but the reality was even ...

An early leader of India's First War of Independence (1857), Pandey's defiance against British officers led to a massive rebellion by Indian soldiers. These freedom fighters exemplify courage ...

The events of the Mountain Meadows Massacre, which took place in early September 1857, and came to their ... could be exploited by its charismatic leaders into a personality cult.