Biographies Chapters

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 Japanese defend Iwo Jima with land mines, hidden bunkers and thousands of soldiers concealed on Mount Suribachi; they are difficult to locate and ...

Read a poem about the life of Jarrett Lane, a 22 year-old senior in Civil Engineering.

Thomas Jefferson is the author of many famous quotes.

U.S. Navy psychiatrist Lieutenant Commander Williams is the inspiration for Denzel Washington's character "Jerome Davenport.'

A Union patrol raids Jesse's farm andtortureshis stepfather, Dr. Reuben Samuel, by hanging him from a tree.

This image depicts “Supper at Emmaus,” one of Caravaggio’s best-known works which he created in 1601.  An oil-on-canvas, which ...

Jesus appears to several people after his death, according to the New Testament.

Herod questions Jesus, demanding a miracle, but sends him back without a sentence.

Herod questions Jesus, demanding a miracle, but sends him back without a sentence.

Jesus predicts his own death, causing many to doubt that he is the Messiah.

The Koran refers to some Judaic and Christian beliefs, but shows Muhammad, not Jesus, as the final savior sent by God.

Hitler plans his "final solution" to exterminate Jews, who make up 30% of Warsaw's citizens.

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