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.
Not content to be crown prince, or even Grand Prince, the teenage Ivan IV takes the title "Tsar."
Key is remembered for honoring the Fort McHenry flag which now is cared-for at the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C.
The flag still flies at dawn, after the British give up on Baltimore.
The Armada moves slowly towards the English Channel in a crescent formation, while the British "race" ships harass the Spanish ships.
If all governments with nuclear power act responsibly, someday there could be enough power for everyone.
With nearly everyone in the world cheering them on, the "Springboks" beat New Zealand's "All Blacks" to win the 1995 World Rugby Cup.
In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus prays not to die.
Jesus goes into the Garden of Gethsemane and prays that he be spared from death.
Ivan effectively rules Muscovy while expanding the realm, so scholars refer to the first part of his reign (1547-1562) as the "Good Reign."
Thousands ofPuritans leaveGreat Britain for the West Indies and Massachusetts (known as "The Great Migration").
TheHimalayan Mountains claim nine of the world's ten highest peaks, including the highest Mount Everest.
Roger Boisjoly reports his thoughts after he watches the Challenger explosion.
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