Biographies Videos

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.

As huge crowds gathered at the U.S. Capitol, and throughout the Mall, John F. Kennedy delivered his famous inaugural address. It was the beginning of ...

John F. Kennedy became America's 35th President on the 20th of January, 1961.

Jim Morris - whose story is featured in "The Rookie," starring Dennis Quaid - actually experienced a real-life fairy tale.

After her stunning victories at Orleans, and other places, Joan of Arc wanted to continue fighting against the English.

Less than a month before he was sworn-in as America's 32nd President, Franklin Delano Roosevelt was visiting Miami.

On Iwo Jima's D-Day - February 19, 1945 - Basilone was a machine-gun section leader who came ashore on Red Beach 2.

This clip, incorporating historical footage from the U.

Johnny Depp discuss his highly praised role as George Jung, in the movie Blow.

Jonah Lomu was one of the All Blacks' key players during the 1995 Rugby World Cup.

Dr. Jonas Salk gave a lengthy interview to Edward R.

Joseph Goebbels believed in propaganda and in stirring a crowd to the point of frenzy.

In this clip of "Julius Caesar," Brutus takes action as Caesar asks: "Et, tu, Brute?"

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