We may know about a famous person's accomplishments, but what do we know about THEM? What is the human-interest story in THEIR lives? This biography collection features the stories behind the lives of some famous (and not-so-famous) individuals.
The end of the students protests were later referred to as the Beijing Massacre- the world was watching and reacting.
The invasion of Tibet by China.
After the Tiananmen Square Massacre, Chai Ling was forced into hiding and later was able to leave the country to continue living outside of China in e...
The Dalai Lama is forced to flee.
The world remembers Thaddeus Kosciuszko
Even in exile, the Dalai Lama is respected and revered.
Charles Frohman is Barrie's famous American producer who makes sure Peter Pan comes to the stage, he dies on the Lusitania.
Guiteau blames President Garfield for his unsuccessful career.
Charles Howard, Seabiscuit's owner, is a car salesman who takes horses for trade on his cars.
Alexander's main enemy is Darius III, head of the Persian Empire. The young ruler's strategy just might get the better of his older rival.
Chicago reporter Maurine Watkins, who covers the courts, turns two real murders into a play for a college class.
Meet Chicago's early crime bosses including Big Jim Colosimo, Johnny Torrio, and Al Capone.
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