Famous People Chapters

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

While watching a movie with his sister, called "Pimpernel Smith," Raoul Wallenberg determines that he will do in real life with the lead character in ...

Working with the Swedish Embassy, in Hungary, Raoul Wallenberg continues with his plan to save Hungarian Jews.

Since the Empress becomes so dependent on Rasputin, members of the family believe murder is the only way to get rid of the monk.

Rasputin treats Alexei's hemophilia and becomes a trusted, close advisor to the Romanov family.

Rasputin treats Alexei's hemophilia and becomes a trusted, close advisor to the Romanov family.

Many people believe that the police cover-up the identity of the Ripper because he is someone of importance in London.

Read a poem about the life of Reema Samaha, an 18 year-old freshman in Urban Planning.

Although Raoul Wallenberg disappeared without a trace, the world remembers all he did to save many people from certain death at the hands of the Nazis...

Read about Japanese and US soldiers, naval ships, famous WWII places and how the Japanese and US remain allies today.

Sam Houston and Santa Anna recount the battle of San Jacinto. Houston's rallying cry is "Remember Goliad! Remember the Alamo!" as they defeat the Mexi...

South Korea forms a small operational defense force, and the North begins talks of invasion.

The people of Japan do not know that 21,000 of their soldiers die on Iwo Jima, but Kuribayashi's defense cost the Allies many lives.

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