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
Before he was thirty, Napoleon greatly expanded French rule in Europe.
Forced to abdicate, Napoleon was sent to the island of Elba.
On the 30th of January, 1933, Hitler became Chancellor of Germany.
Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker were "wanted" for a string of crimes on the 23rd of May, 1934.
On the 18th of September, 1895, Professor Booker T.
This scene is the beginning of Boris Godunov, the famous opera (in Four Acts and a Prologue) by M.
This historic footage depicts Jimmy Braddock and Joe Louis competing in the "World Heavyweight Championship" on the 22nd of June, 1937.
It's June 13, 1935 and Jim Braddock - a 10 to 1 underdog - stuns boxing fans everywhere when he defeats the reigning champion, Max Baer.
Jimmy Braddock fought his last professional fight against the Welshman, Tommy Farr.
Meet Branch Rickey, the former president and general manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers who believed that Major League baseball had to include non-white ...
In 1995, Mel Gibson produced, starred and directed a multi-award-winning film called "Braveheart.
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