A legendary character in European history, Napoleon Bonaparte (1769–1821) was known for his ambition, political savvy, and military brilliance. Napoleon,...

The final queen of France prior to the French Revolution, Marie Antoinette (1755–1793), was known for her ostentatious lifestyle and...

The music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791), a prolific and significant composer of the Classical era, never fails to enthrall...

A daring abolitionist and humanitarian, Harriet Tubman (c. 1822–1913) was instrumental in the struggle to end slavery in the United...

Born on July 12, 1997, Malala Yousafzai is a Pakistani activist well-known for her support of human rights and education...

One of the most famous people in history, Joan of Arc (c. 1412–1431) is renowned for her courage, faith, and...

Pioneering labor leader and civil rights fighter Cesar Chavez (1927–1993) devoted his life to advancing the rights and working conditions...

Born in Yate, Gloucestershire, England on July 31, 1965 as Joanne Rowling, J.K. Rowling is a well-known author best recognized...

Brilliant mathematician and logician Alan Turing (1912–1954) set the groundwork for contemporary computing and artificial intelligence with his revolutionary research....

Legendary for his military strength, strategic acumen, and forward-thinking leadership, Genghis Khan (c. 1162–1227) changed the path of history. Here's...