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.

Louis Zamperini is a humble man.

In 1947, Louis Zamperini met Cynthia Zamperini.

At Kwajalein Island, Zamperini and Phillips were subjected to experimental medical procedures.

Lt. Col. Joshua Chamberlain, from Maine, was an officer in the Union army during the Civil War.

This video clip combines rare historic film footage and vintage photos, together with reenactments and dramatizations, to tell the story of a gangster...

Rising in power, Charlie Luciano was not afraid to change his allegiance between various "bosses.

Lucy Burns friend of Alice Paul worked internationally to get women the right to vote.

Macbeth was a real king of the Scots who ruled in the 11th century.

Part 2 of the animated version of Shakespeare's Macbeth.

Part 3 of the animated version of Shakespeare's Macbeth.

Ferdinand Magellan (a Portuguese sea captain sailing for Spain) had an important goal when he left the town of Seville on the 10th of August, 1519: Fi...

Sailing in caravels, which are very uncomfortable, Magellan and his men encounter bad weather. Then they see "St. Elmo's Fire." Maybe something good...

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