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.
After returning to England, Thomas Cromwell marries and has a family. His wife is Liz Cromwell.
Thomas Cromwell, who becomes a key advisor to King Henry VIII, grows-up in Putney, outside London, with a very difficult father.
As a high-level advisor to Henry VIII, Thomas Cromwell tries to help the King get a divorce from Catharine of Aragon so he can marry Anne Boleyn.
After he returns from time on the Continent, where he learns several languages and practical aspects of running a business, Thomas Cromwell has a grow...
Who was "Stonewall" Jackson, how did he get his nickname and why did he become so famous?
Read a poem about people not involved in the massacre but who grieve with the rest of the world.
Commodus suffers assassination, as do the next two Caesars who follow him.
Commodus suffers assassination, as do the next two rulers who replace him.
Dostoevsky completes his novel just in time and continues to gamble until he overcomes that addiction; he then focuses on writing novels. He dies soo...
Before her death, Thomas promises his wife that he will never marry again and he will care for their daughters.
The design of the ship and the supplies carried by the Titanic.
Meet the senior officers of Titanic's fatal voyage. What are their responsibilities?
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