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
Legend says when Ivan sees St. Basil he is overwhelmed with its beauty and orders the architect be blinded so the cathedral can never be outdone.
Key, greatly relieved about the outcome of the battle, writes a poem about it. Soon thereafter, his words are set to the tune of a popular song.
DNA and skeletal evidence prove that uncovered remains belong to the Romanov family and their staff.
During his long career, Herblock targets politics and public policy using truth to remind public servants that they serve the people.
Learn about Marie Antoinette's royal childhood and see the three palaces where she spends her time.
Dostoevsky gets into serious trouble when he reads, then copies, a censored work; he goes to prison for this alleged crime.
As far as scholars know, the first depiction of the death of Jesus - in illuminated manuscript form - is found in the Syriac Rabbula Gospels, from 586...
Learn about some of the icons, frescoes, and paintings created between the 13th and 16th century
The artwork of Randolph Caldecott and John Everett Millais influence Beatrix's drawings.
President Johnson's personal diary entries lack a sense of urgency concerning the alleged second attack in the Gulf of Tonkin on 4 August 1964.
The jurors selected in the William Penn case side with the defendant, surprising the judges.
While Patrick is a captive, he works as a shepherd and spends his time in thought and prayer.
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