People who change the world may, or may not, be famous in their own lifetimes. Often it takes years for others to understand forward-thinking contributions. This collection introduces you to some of the world's most-famous people
Examine the facts and legends that surround St. Patrick's life.
Penobscot Expedition is the worst naval disaster in American history, until Pearl Harbor.
As Anna takes dictation, she and Dostoevsky fall in love and develop their personal relationship.
Douglass's writings earn him fame and such friends as Abraham Lincoln and other former slaves Sojourner Truth and Harriet Tubman.
During World War II, Lewis hosts a BBC series of live radio broadcasts that make his voice one of the most recognizable in Britain.
"Conductors" are people who lead the slaves to safety; some include runaway slaves such as Harriet Tubman.
During the afternoon of October 26th, 1881, a famous gunfight erupts in Tombstone between the lawmen and the Cowboys.
Most of the numerous women, such as Susan B. Anthony, who fight for women's rights never see victory.
Interesting information about he wives of the President during the event.
Framers of the Constitution debate how much power federal courts should have.
During the middle ages, when feudalism was prevalent in Europe, a commoner remained a commoner throughout his or her life.
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