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
Signature page of Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation. Click on the image for a better view.
This book, by David Bodanis, includes twenty photos and drawings. It helps non-specialists understand Einstein's famous formula - and its backgr...
This image depicts one of MANY news articles commemorating the life and work of Frederick Douglass. Click on the image for a better view.
Magazine cover image of Epoch, published in 1864. This image depicts the cover page of the journal Dostoevsky founded with his brother Mikhail.
Facsimilie of a memo detailing EX COMM discussions regarding a U.S. response to Cuba. They percieved their options to be a blockade or an i...
This document ordered the execution of Britain's King, Charles I. Click on the image to view it in greater detail.
Facsimilie copy of a memorandum,dated October 22, 1962, from U.S. President Kennedy establishing the Executive Committee of the National Security Coun...
People opposed to American women getting the vote created flyers like this one. It quotes a leading suffragist - then tries to destroy her argum...
This map depicts the location of key places in Mandela's life, including the last incarceration facility - Victor Verster prison. It also locates Sow...
Frederick Douglass was a much-sought-after speaker. This image depicts a page from one of his lectures honoring John Brown. Among other observa...
This is an excerpt of the Preface which WIlliam Lloyd Garrison wrote for Frederick Douglass' Narratives. The white abolitionist greatly admired...
After the successful “Trinity Test,” of the plutonium core of “The Gadget,” high-ranking U.S. military commanders made ready t...
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