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
Although Nicholas is out of touch with the common people, he has the support of the aristocracy for most of his reign.
Although Nicholas is out-of-touch with the common people, he has the support of the aristocracy for most of his reign.
Read a poem about the life of Nicole Regina White, a 20 year-old junior in International Studies.
Lincoln dies at Petersen's boarding house, across the street from the Ford Theater, less than twelve hours after being shot.
Tone prefers being shot to being hung as a traitor.
James believes in witchcraft, and supports the torture of suspected witches.
Despite advice of scouts, Bean and DePodesta use James's system to pick the 2002 Oakland A's team members.
Olaudah Equiano was one of the first African slaves to live through slavery and then write about it.
Ivan becomes addicted to mercury and falls from grace into madness.
Expertsbelievethe Olmec civilization is thefirst societyin Mesoamerica and that they have awritten formof language.
Much like the other beaches, Omaha Beach has its share of heavy fighting and death on D-Day.
In 1995, Mandela and South Africa create a slogan to unite the whole country behind their rugby team: "One Team, One Country."
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