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
When Victoria's son Albert Edward (later King Edward VII) is Prince of Wales, he needs a home for himself and his new bride, Alexandra. The Queen buy...
Mexican President, Santa Anna, was considered a patriot by some and a traitor by others.
For nearly 50 years, scientists around the world have been thinking about, and searching for, a sub-atomic particle called the "Higgs Boson."Peter Hig...
Scarlet Fever is an illness which is caused by bacteria. It may have been the illness which permanently impaired Helen Keller.
Scott Hatteberg rejoined the Oakland A's, in 2011, as a special adviser to Billy Beane, the team's general manager.
What made this superb colt, called Secretariat, such a tremendous athlete?
Also known as the "African Emperor," Septimius Severus, a Caesar, rules the Roman Empire for nearly 18 years.
A gifted composer, Sergei Rachmaninoff has an incredibly large hand span which allows him to play piano as few others can. His Piano Concerto No. 3 in...
C.S. ("Jack") Lewis found love late in life, but his marriage to Joy Gresham did not last long.
There was a real Dracula. Learn how Sigismund of Luxembourg (1369-1437) gave the Dracula family its name.
As the Springboks prepared for their Rugby-Cup match against Australia (then the reigning world champions) , President Mandela visited them - unexpect...
This image depicts a photograph of Sir Bernard Law Montgomery (1887-1976).
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