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.
People are fascinated with the life and death of the Romanovs; there are many biographies available about Tsar Nicolas and his family.
Chapter 6 of Mother Teresa: Caring for the Poor
Mt Rushmore is dedicated on March 3, 1933. Why would anyone carve the heads of 4 presidents on the side of a mountain?
Wilma's life changed when her family left the reservation.
Ayers watches the LA Philharmonic's rehearsal of Beethoven's Third Symphony and plays his violin in the concert hall.
With royalties from her books, Beatrix buys Lake District property and in doing so meets and marries lawyer William "Willie" Heelis.
The Muslim faith continues to grow rapidly, second only to Christianity, and still follows many ancient rituals of Islam.
After initial resistance, Muhammad's teachings bring change to Mecca; he later dies in Medina and is buried in his mosque.
Muhammad has an experience in the holy city of Mecca that changes his life and the history of the world.
The experience in the cave where Muhammad hears the word "Iqraa" reveals Muhammad to be "God's Chosen One".
Mumbai (formerly Bombay) comes under Great Britain's control in 1661 as part of a marriage treaty.
Of all the mummies in the world, the most famous are Egyptian pharaohs such as King Tut.
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