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.
Meyer Lansky, according to people who knew him, built his "business" on his word.
Newspapers reported that Meyer Lansky had $300 million.
Close to Lucky Luciano, Meyer Lansky helped his friend reach the top of the criminal world.
When he was arrested for illegal gambling, Meyer Lansky did not want to testify against his friends.
Mickey OKeefe played a significant role in Micky Ward's boxing comeback.
After their first fight, Micky Ward and Arturo Gotti were both treated at the same hospital.
Today Micky Ward is helping other young men become boxers, and hes also teaching them how to give back.
Micky Ward talks about his friend and boxing opponent, Arturo Gatti, after Arturos death in 2009.
The story of Beatrix Potter, and her relationship with Norman Warne, is brought to the screen by the Weinstein Company in a film entitled Miss Potter.
Although Vincent couldn't find a buyer for his paintings, they are extremely valuable today.
Several of the Oakland A's, who significantly contributed to their team's 20-game winning streak between August and early September of 2002, tell thei...
Hopeful they can be the first American League team in decades to win 20 games in a row, the A's get off to a great start on September 4, 2002.
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