George Orwell was a British writer who wrote novels, essays, and non-fiction books that explored political and social issues of his time. He was born in India...
Benazir Bhutto was a charismatic leader who was known for her liberal views and her efforts to promote democracy in Pakistan. She was also known for...
Benazir Bhutto was a Pakistani politician who became the first woman leader of a Muslim nation in modern history. She served two terms as prime minister of...
Eva Perón used her position as first lady to fight for women’s suffrage and improving the lives of the poor, and became a legendary figure in...
Eva Perón was the second wife and first lady of Argentine President Juan Perón. She was born on May 7, 1919, in Los Toldos, Argentina, as María...
Beethoven’s hearing began to deteriorate in his late twenties and he became completely deaf by his forties. Despite this, he continued to compose some of his most...
Johnson was a fourth-generation Texas rancher who became the 36th president of the United States upon the death of his predecessor John F. Kennedy. He inherited a...
John Paul II was a very influential figure in the Catholic Church and the world at large. He was known for his strong stance against communism...
Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) was the 32nd president of the United States from 1933 until his death in 1945. He was born on January 30, 1882, in...
Leonardo da Vinci died on Might 2, 1519, at Cloux [now Clos-Lucé], France. He was a Renaissance man who excelled in portray, sculpture, structure, engineering, science,...