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.
"Plan BODYGUARD" serves to provide false information to the Germans, leading to Hitler's final days.
President Truman makes a decision to use America's atomic weapons to bomb Japan.
See Jefferson's original Declaration, including an indictment of slavery which Congress deleted to secure the vote.
Learn the stories of humans diving into the depths of the sea that have been told for thousands of years.
Edward decimates Scottish forces and morale at Falkirk in July, 1298.
Saladin captures King Guy but spares his life; he executes almost everyone else.
John Nash begins hearing voices in his head and seeks help at McLean Hospital.
Before John Wilkes Booth plans an assassination, he plans a kidnapping of President Lincoln.
Dickie's winning career loses to crack cocaine.
In 1933, Dillinger meets and starts a relationship with 25-year-old Billie Frechette.
Curious to see "Public Enemy Number One," people go to view Dillinger's body while at the morgue.
Anna Sage, a Romanian immigrant, offers information on Dillinger to the FBI in exchange for their help in preventing her deportation.
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