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.
In 1961, Alan Shepard becomes the first American to launch into space.
The Enigma system used by Germany’s naval forces (the Kriegsmarine), during World War II, was more complicated than the system used by Germany&r...
When World War One also impacted Africa, Albert and Helen Schweitzer were sent to a French prison camp.
Prince Albert, "Bertie," has a hard childhood with a strict father who forces him to be right-handed and wear painful splints to correct his "knock kn...
Dr. Schweitzer returns to Africa after WWI, but then war comes to Africa.
When building materials arrive at Lambarene, Albert Schweitzer designs a new hospital which incorporates its cultural setting and needs.
Albert and Helene Schweitzer arrive at Lambarene, their new home in Gambon.
Albert and Helen Schweitzer travel to Africa, reaching the country of Gabon, where the new doctor intends to help relieve the suffering of people.
With a new wife, Helene Bresslau, at his side, Albert Schweitzer leaves Europe to begin a life of service in Africa.
From the early 1920s to 1931, Al Capone leads the Chicago outfit, a crime syndicate who bootlegs liquor and commits other crimes.
Unknown to his Edgardo Mortara's parents, a Catholic servant girl working in the Mortara household baptizes the sick Edgardo when he is a young child.
The city-states of mainland Greece see much destruction before Alexander claims the throne.
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