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.
Working with the Swedish Embassy, in Hungary, Raoul Wallenberg continues with his plan to save Hungarian Jews.
Since the Empress becomes so dependent on Rasputin, members of the family believe murder is the only way to get rid of the monk.
Rasputin treats Alexei's hemophilia and becomes a trusted, close advisor to the Romanov family.
Rasputin treats Alexei's hemophilia and becomes a trusted, close advisor to the Romanov family.
The real D'Artagnan lives during a time when seeds of the French Revolution are planted.
The Japanese have the authority to kill all prisoners and leave no trace.
American slaves rarely fight for their freedom.
Blind in one eye, Red Pollard is a horse-racing jockey who is best-known for riding Seabiscuit to victories.
Read a poem about the life of Reema Samaha, an 18 year-old freshman in Urban Planning.
America adopts child labor laws in 1938, but other countries still employ children to provide cheap labor.
Here are links about Puritans, Quakers, Mary Dyer, and Anne Hutchinson.
Although Raoul Wallenberg disappeared without a trace, the world remembers all he did to save many people from certain death at the hands of the Nazis...
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