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
One theory suggests that Sir William Gull, Queen Victoria's physician, is Jack the Ripper.
Four male college students from historically black North Carolina Agricultural and Technical College challenged segregation in public restaurants.
On June 6, 1099, the First Crusaders reach Jerusalem and battle the Muslims; many die, including about 40,000 Muslims and Jews.
For 18 years, William Wilberforce pleads with Members of the House of Commons that Parliament must abolish the slave-trade. On February 23, 1807, Par...
Read an excerpt fromThe Harp Weaver and Other PoemsbyEdna St Vincent Millay.
Margaret Mitchell did not have a title for her famous novel until just before it was published. What was the source of the title, "Gone with the Wind?...
Lisbeth Salander is the fictional main character in Stieg Larsson's books.
Mikael Blomkvist is a fictional journalist and a main character in Larsson's books.
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Port Royal, a center of activity for pirates of the Caribbean, includes the famousHenry Morgan who spends time there.
Benedict Arnold, ageneral for the Continental Army, creates a plan to give up West Point to the British.
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