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.
Spencer West, a man without legs, uses his hands and his wheelchair to climb Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain.
When he is born on January 7, 1981, Spencer West has a congenital condition which will lead to amputation of both his legs.
Spencer West decides to launch a campaign to help African children get clean drinking water. He calls it "Redefine Possible."
Former slaves tell of the pain of losing their families to slave trading. Because America had chattel slavery, where people were treated like property...
The Germans send their best sniper, reputedly Major Konig, to Stalingrad to hunt and kill Vasily.
With their increasing "legal" authority, Nazis began direct attacks against Jews on Kristallnacht, "the Night of Broken Glass." Engineered by Joseph G...
The Great Depression is a time of unparalleled despair with people literally starving.
The St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre in 1572 involves assassinations and mob violence by Roman Catholics towards the Huguenots.
The damaged Mayflower finds land, but continues south in order to reach the intended destination.
St. Patrick is honored every year on March 17th, his religious feast day and likely day of death.
St. Petersburg, a city featured in Dostoevsky's works, becomes Russia's new capital city.
Susan realizes women will only get their rights by having the vote themselves.
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