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
NOTE: Due to its age, the first few seconds of this clip are grainy.
NOTE: Due to its age, the first few seconds of this clip are grainy.
Although Leonard Bernstein became a famous musician, composer and conductor, he had a very difficult childhood.
As King, George VI has no power to enact policies.
As Bertie grows closer to his father - King George V - his brother David (the Prince of Wales) grows farther apart.
The second son of King George V and Queen Mary, "Bertie" met Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon at a ball.
Albert Frederick Arthur George (the Duke of York) and Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon were married at Westminster Abbey on April 26, 1923.
People were so excited about the marriage of the Duke of York to Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon - on April 26, 1923 - that they lined up for blocks just to see ...
In an overwhelming turn of events, the Duke of York becomes King George VI and Elizabeth becomes his Queen Consort.
This clip - from "Great British Railway Journeys" - follows the Victorian-era "Bradshaw's Railway Guide.
President Roosevelt attended his last "Big Three Conference" in February of 1945.
In this clip, from Cry Freedom, Denzel Washington portrays Stephen Biko.
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