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 Wright brothers begin the age of aviation, followed by flights of Charles Lindbergh, and Amelia Earhart.
John Wilkes Booth, an actor, enters the Ford Theater Presidential box carrying his gun and a knife.
Louie receives permission to return to Japan to meet and forgive his old guards who are now in prison. Prior to the 1998 Olympic games in Japan, Zamp ...
Many of the leaders of the fight to end slavery are former slaves themselves.
Mary relies on her deep Catholic faith as she prepares for her execution.
The English begin the Siege of Orleans in 1428. The French believe the English are unbeatable and feel there is no one to lead the people.
Frances Mayes, the author of her memoirs Under the Tuscan Sun, splits her time between San Francisco and Tuscany.
Taking off from Pakistan, en route to Norway, Francis Gary Powers flies his U-2 recon airplace over Soviet territory where he is shot-down by a Soviet...
Pienaar serves as captain of the Springboks during the 1995 World Rugby Cup and works with Mandela to create national support for the team.
Frank Nitti is Al Capone's second-in-command of the Chicago outfit and leads the group while Capone is in prison.
Ashamed of his past crimes, Abagnale is now a motivational speaker and family man.
Supporters of civil rights come together during "Freedom Summer" to register new black voters.
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