People who change the world may, or may not, be famous in their own lifetimes. Often it takes years for others to understand forward-thinking contributions. This collection introduces you to some of the world's most-famous people
Vincent thrives in the warmth of Arles, and his work reflects this, although it still does not sell.
Benedict Arnold is a militia captain who seeks too much glory and too much reimbursement.
Susan is from a Quaker family that believes men and women had equal standing before God.
Roger Boisjoly, a Morton Thiokol engineer, and others at NASA knew of a potential problem with Challenger's January 1986 launch.
In the 1600s, the East India Company becomes one of the most powerful businesses in the world.
Edward Bushell holds firm on his verdict, in favor of William Penn, and his own case (based on a Writ of Habeas Corpus) changes the law for future jur...
The eldest of Edward III's children, Edward, the Black Prince, was the most famous medieval warrior of the day.
As the British Empire flourished, during the 18th century, interesting specimen made their way to London. One of the most-interesting, the Torpedo Fi...
Alexander and his army come face to face with Asian elephants in India.
Mary tries, unsuccessfully for 19 years, to get help from Elizabeth, who imprisons her.
Read a poem about the life of Emily Hilscher, a 19 year-old freshman in Animal and Poultry Sciences.
When the Soviets liberated Budapest, Raoul Wallenberg thought they could also free 70,000 Jewish people who were still at risk. After discussing the i...
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