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
After Mandela returned from a trip abroad, in 1962, he went into hiding.
After graduation, Nelson Mandela and Oliver Tambo formed the only South African law firm which was owned and operated by blacks.
Spared the death penalty for a treason conviction, Nelson Mandela was sentenced to life imprisonment during June of 1964.
In this clip, narrated by Morgan Freeman, we see historical footage depicting tensions between black and white South Africans. The video demonst...
Even while he was imprisoned in an impossibly small cell on Robben Island, Nelson Mandela maintained a physical-fitness regimen.
Manfred von Richthofen- Germany's World War I ace - was credited with shooting down victims 79 and 80 on the 20th of April, 1918.
Margaret Mitchell wrote "Gone with the Wind" while living at Crescent Apartments in Atlanta. She called apartment 1 "The Dump."
With their Mum well-dressed and wearing pearls, the Thatcher twins - Mark and Carol - pose for pictures.
In this rare video clip of Margaret Thatcher - being interviewed in 1962 - we hear her express concern that not enough women are given opportunities f...
When Margaret Thatcher's colleagues wanted to help improve her image, Laurence Olivier - the famous actor - suggested that she work with a tutor at th...
When Margaret Thatcher's colleagues wanted to help improve her image, Laurence Olivier - the famous actor - suggested that she work with a tutor at th...
Marie & Pierre Curie were married scientists who first isolated radioactive radium salts on the 20th of April, 1902. Learn more about their world-chan...
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