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.

Read a poem about the life of Michael Steven Poyle, Jr., a 23 year-old senior in Biological Science.

Micky Ward, Dickie's half-brother, might lose his boxing career when police injure his hands.

After their hard lives, both brothers now train young fighters.

Micky becomes World Boxing Union welterweight world champion.

Read a poem about the life of Minal Panchal, a 26 year-old first year Masters student in Architecture.

As the Spanish Armada returns home, by way of Scotland and Ireland, the men encounter bad storms. Many die in the shipwrecks but also at the hands of ...

While John Wilkes Booth remains infamous, 86 pages of his diary remain missing.

When the Civil Warbegins in April of 1861, Jesse is too young to fight so he works the farm with the family's slaves.

The following are more interesting facts about the life and times of Mary, Queen of Scots: Linlithgow Palace was the place where Mary w...

Even though Boone outwits the Shawnee, many think he is a traitor for surrendering without a fight.

The movie Braveheart wins many awards, but it is not a factually correct look at Wallace's life

Learn more about horse races including the Triple Crown: the Belmont Stakes, Preakness Stakes and the Kentucky Derby.

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