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
The people of France begin to resent Marie Antoinette when she changes customs at Versailles to procedures she used in Vienna.
Mary's beheading does not go smoothly, taking 3 tries to behead her.
Willing to risk the consequences for refusing to swearallegiancetoEdward, Wallace begins killing English men.
Willing to risk the consequences for refusing to swearallegiancetoEdward, Wallace begins killing English men.
Under the rule of King Ruga, the Huns receive land near the Danube River (in today's Hungary).
With their knowledge of controlling movement, Wilbur and Orville begin by launching gliders at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
Read a poem about the life of Jamie Bishop, a German instructor, and Ryan Clark, a 22 year-old senior in Psychology/Biology/English.
In 1961, Alan Shepard becomes the first American to launch into space.
Prince Albert, "Bertie," has a hard childhood with a strict father who forces him to be right-handed and wear painful splints to correct his "knock kn...
When building materials arrive at Lambarene, Albert Schweitzer designs a new hospital which incorporates its cultural setting and needs.
Albert and Helene Schweitzer arrive at Lambarene, their new home in Gambon.
Albert and Helen Schweitzer travel to Africa, reaching the country of Gabon, where the new doctor intends to help relieve the suffering of people.
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