Famous People Videos

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

How did Genghis Khan become one of the greatest conquerors of all time?

Lifting the siege of Beijing, Genghis Khan ordered total annihilation of the city and its residents.

Even though the people of Beijing had been without food for so long, because Genghis Khans men attacked their suppliers, the city still had a powerful...

Temujen's army eventually conquered 12,000,000 square miles.

Temujen made a vow to never be defeated again.

As Chinas Great Wall was falling into ruins, a baby named Temujen was born.

For the first time in Mongolian history, a new title was given to the ruler of a new nation: Universal Ruler of all men - or - Genghis Khan.

Temujen awarded status based on ability, not birth.

Undaunted by the Great Wall, Genghis Khan and his army went around it.

The law of the steppes allowed people to take what they wished - but that insured fighting between tribes.

On the 8th of June, 1924, George Mallory and Andrew (Sandy) Irvine were attempting to reach the summit of Mt.

Did George Mallory and Sandy Irvine reach the top of Mt. Everest before they disappeared? Seven decades after their attempt, Conrad Anker finds Mallor...

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