The Battle Over the Body of Jim Thorpe
The story of the first United States Native American Olympic gold medalist, Jim Thorpe, and the debate over where he should be buried.
The story of the first United States Native American Olympic gold medalist, Jim Thorpe, and the debate over where he should be buried.
White Wolf Chief John Smith, is reportedly the oldest Native American in history, with people claiming he lived up to 138 years.
Everything you need to know about Queen Elizabeth I of England and Ireland, one of the greatest female leaders in history.
Did you know the United States once had a self-proclaimed Emperor? Learn facts about Joshua A. Norton, also known as Emperor Norton I.
The life story of Gordon Parks. Parks was one of the best known photographer of the 20th century, learn about what he did during his life.
Read a biography of Kaiser Wilhelm II, the Last Emperor of the German Empire. Find out what he did following his abdication after World War I.
A short profile on the 2nd longest reigning monarch of the United Kingdom, Queen Victoria. Learn about her interesting life as Queen.
The legendary fashion designer Coco Chanel is credited with revolutionizing women’s fashion. Recognizing that women needed more functional apparel…
Anne Frank was a German Jewish girl who went into hiding in Amsterdam during Nazi occupation in the Second World War.
An American author and advocate for people with disabilities, Hellen Keller was the first deafblind person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree. Her life tells the story of overcoming great disadvantage.
Marie Curie is one of the most influential scientists in history. Credited with the discovery of radium and polonium, she was the first person to…
Yuri Gagarin was a Soviet cosmonaut born on the 9 March 1934 to a carpenter and bricklayer, and a milkmaid. At the age of 21, Gagarin was drafted in…
