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
A German engineer, Arthur Scherbius, creates the Enigma device in 1923; the Nazis use the codes, to great advantage, in WWII.
The verdict of history, regarding governmental deceptions and lies revealed in the Pentagon Papers, may reveal that because of their publication, the ...
It is July 2, 1776. To cut all ties with Britain, the 2nd Continental Congress approves the Declaration of Independence without dissent.
In order to sever all ties with Great Britain, Congress unanimously approves the Declaration of Independence.
Raoul Wallenberg is working in Hungary when he learns that Eichmann is rounding-up Hungary's Jewish residents and sending them to death camps.
Ada lives her life for her brother Jamie.
The greatest amphibious invasion in history will take place under unexpectedly good weather conditions.
Muhammad's experience causes the Islamic faith to spread into Africa and Europe.
With a full scholarship, Nash attends Princeton and is surrounded by other geniuses.
Alessandro Volta (born on February 18, 1745) invents a "Voltaic Pile," which is the world's first battery. How did he make this happen?
John Wilkes Booth, an actor, enters the Ford's Theater Presidential box welding his derringer and a knife.
Before her death in 1968, Helen earns the Presidential Medal of Freedom and joins the Woman's Hall of Fame.
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