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Biographies
Authors
J.R.R. Tolkien
Get an inside look at the man behind the lore, J.R.R. Tolkien, creator of 'The Lord of the Rings.’
Authors
J.R.R. Tolkien
Get an inside look at the man behind the lore, J.R.R. Tolkien, creator of 'The Lord of the Rings.’
Artists
Claude Monet
Learn about Claude Monet, the Impressionist painter of 'Water Lilies' and 'Impression, Sunrise.'
Artists
Claude Monet
Learn about Claude Monet, the Impressionist painter of 'Water Lilies' and 'Impression, Sunrise.'
U.S. Presidents
Jimmy Carter
Find out more about Jimmy Carter, the former U.S. president and champion for human rights.
U.S. Presidents
Jimmy Carter
Find out more about Jimmy Carter, the former U.S. president and champion for human rights.
Scientists
Steve Wozniak
Find out more about the life and career of Apple co-founder and tech pioneer Steve Wozniak.
Scientists
Alexander Graham Bell
Explore the life of inventor Alexander Graham Bell, the man responsible for giving us the telephone.
Authors
Leo Tolstoy
Find out more about Leo Tolstoy, the author behind classics like 'War and Peace' and 'Anna Karenina.'
Artists
Vincent van Gogh
From painting 'The Starry Night' to cutting off his ear, van Gogh's life was fascinating and tragic.
Scientists
Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbus may not have discovered America, but his voyages helped ignite the Age of Exploration.
Military
Ulysses S. Grant
During his life, Ulysses S. Grant was both a decorated war hero and a controversial president.
Military
Alexander Hamilton
Learn about the life, legacy, and devastating death of Alexander Hamilton, the man who inspired Lin-Manuel Miranda's hit Broadway musical.
U.S. Presidents
Bill Clinton
From his many accomplishments, to his infamous impeachment, learn more about the life and presidency of Bill Clinton.
Military
Julius Caesar
Learn more about Caesar's political career, his affair with Cleopatra, his death, and much more.
Artists
Rembrandt
Find out about the life and art of Rembrandt van Rijn, the Dutch Golden Age’s most prolific painter.
Scientists
Stephen Hawking
Stephen Hawking's scientific accomplishments were made more impressive by his struggles with ALS.
U.S. Presidents
George Washington
From his famous quotes to what his teeth were really made of, here are some facts about George Washington.
Authors
Charles Dickens
Find out biographical facts about Charles Dickens's books, legacy, and family life—and brush up on his most memorable quotes.
Scientists
Carl Sagan
Read about the life of Carl Sagan, the famed astronomer, author, and TV personality behind 'Cosmos.'
Military
Joan of Arc
Find out more about Joan of Arc, the legendary French hero who defied the church and monarchy of the 15th century.
Authors
Virginia Woolf
Find out more about Virginia Woolf’s best books, quotes, and the fascinating life she led.
U.S. Presidents
Richard Nixon
From his vice presidency to the Watergate scandal, here's what you should know about Richard Nixon.
Artists
Pablo Picasso
Find out more about Pablo Picasso, one of the 20th century's most acclaimed artists.
Scientists
Marie Curie
Marie Curie made history with her discoveries. Here are some facts you should know about the scientist.
Authors
Mark Twain
Explore the life and legacy of writer Mark Twain, one of America's most-often quoted (and misquoted) authors.
Military
Genghis Khan
Learn more about the life and legacy of Genghis Khan, one of the most feared warlords in world history.
Authors
Emily Dickinson
Read about Emily Dickinson, from her famous poems about love, hope, and death, to her legacy at the Emily Dickinson Museum in Amherst.
U.S. Presidents
John Adams
Find out more about the life, death, and presidency of John Adams, one of the U.S.'s most important Founding Fathers.
U.S. Presidents
Abraham Lincoln
Find out more about the life of Abraham Lincoln, the president who preserved the Union and helped abolish slavery.
Authors
Dante Alighieri
Head into the Inferno with facts and information on the life of writer Dante Alighieri.
Scientists
Thomas Edison
Inventor Thomas Edison's life was about more than just the light bulb. Find out more about this 20th-century trailblazer.
Artists
Michelangelo
You know about Michelangelo's famous artwork, but what about his life? Find out more about the iconic artist.
