An important member of the Julio-Claudian dynasty, Agrippina the Elder was the granddaughter of Augustus, the first Roman emperor. She was an influential figure during the conflict of succession during...
Without a doubt, Harry Houdini was one of the most famous magicians of all time. A grand master of illusion, this son of a rabbi still conjures up images of...
Spirited, defiant, and an unlikely hero. Those are some of the words that come to mind when describing Túpac Amaru – the last Inca Emperor of the Neo-Inca State. A...
Joseph Pulitzer’s overall success goes to prove the authenticity of the “American dream.” Though he entered the United States penniless, he was armed with a dream many would have considered...
Undoubtedly the most accomplished and celebrated American general of the early 20th century, John J. Pershing was famous for serving as commander of the American Expeditionary Forces in World War...