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.
Once in New York, immigrants from famine-stricken Ireland form some of the most notorious gangs in Five Points.
To declare war with Germany in 1939, George VI gives a strong speech to millions of radio listeners without stammering.
Germany protests that neutral America allows pilots to fly in combat for France; the squadron's name changes to Lafayette Escadrille.
Szpilman's last radio concert and the end of cultural life in Warsaw before the war occur at the same time.
At the Passover meal, Jesus tells his disciples that one of them will betray him.
Leonardo da Vinci renders a masterpiece fresco as he interprets the story of Jesus and his disciples sharing a Passover meal. During that meal, Jesus ...
Lincoln's life, and the role he plays in holding the country together, makes him one of the most significant figures in history.
We remember Chief Wilma Mankiller
While history tells us that Dracula fought the Turks to save his country from being concquered by the Ottoman Empire, Romanian folklore and literature...
Regardless whether Sacajawea lived a short or long life, stories have sprung up about her. The US Mint created a gold dollar in her honor, schools in ...
Wanting his gifts to be anonymous, legend says Nicholas would throw gold coins into open windows of houses or down chimneys.
Wanting his gifts to be anonymous, Nicholas (according to the legend) throws gold coins into open windows of houses or down chimneys.
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