The real life exploits of Leonidas of Sparta and his 300 warriors at Thermoplyae have given rise to the myth of the Spartan superhero.
Charles Darwin Biography: Evolution and Religion
— Charles Darwin, the mild mannered son of a physician, was once described as the most dangerous man in England. In fact many people considered him to be the agent of the Devil himself, come to sow seeds of corruption among the faithful. — — Transcript Provided by YouTube: 00:00 Charles Darwin, the…
Christopher Lee: An Unexpected Giant of Cinema (Christopher Lee Biography)
— Christopher Lee is most familiar to the world as a consummate actor with a deep, rich voice and a towering presence. In ten hammer Studios films he became the embodiment of evil, inhabiting the character of Count von Dracula with a sinister charm. — — Transcript Provided by YouTube: 00:00 Christopher Lee…
J.R.R. Tolkien: Author of Worlds
Weaver of worlds and words.
Weaver of worlds and words.
Ada Lovelace: The First Computer Programmer (Ada Lovelace Biography)
— Ada Lovelace was born Augusta Ada Byron in London on December 10, 1815 to the philandering Romantic poet Lord Byron and strictly religious Annabella Milbanke. Ada was Lord Byron’s only legitimate child. — — Transcript Provided by YouTube: 00:00 What if I told you the world’s “first computer programmer” was born over…
Sherlock Holmes: The World’s Greatest Detective (Sherlock Holmes Biography)
— — Transcript Provided by YouTube: 00:00 there have been many brilliant minds who 00:02 have lent their talents the committing 00:03 and the solving of crime but none stands 00:06 as supremely as that of Sherlock Holmes 00:09 with his unequaled powers of reasoning 00:12 deduction and scientific application 00:13 Holmes was…
Uber: Revolutionary but Controversial – (The Story of Uber)
— Uber’s meteoric rise to dominate the personal transport market has made it one of the most successful – and the most hated – companies in history. Along with its controversial CEO Travis Kalanick, it has developed a reputation as being iron-fisted, cruel and relentless in its pursuit of power. Inspiring an equal measure of…
Bob Ross: Only Happy Accidents (Bob Ross Biography)
— For eleven years he hosted one of the most popular art shows on television — transforming a blank canvas to a finished painting in a remarkably short, 30 minutes. He captivated audiences with his mesmerizing voice and relaxed demeanor, and of course, his signature perm. Nearly twenty-five years after his death, the painter of…
Fred Rogers Biography – A Life of Service
Fred Rogers was a legitimate American national treasure.
Fred Rogers was a legitimate American national treasure.
Dwayne Johnson (The Rock): A Life of Extraordinary Achievement
He is the most bankable star in Hollywood – an action hero with a massive, ripped physique who has impeccable comedic timing and a never-ending supply of charm.
He is the most bankable star in Hollywood – an action hero with a massive, ripped physique who has impeccable comedic timing and a never-ending supply of charm.
YouTube: The Future of Television?
We live in a world of overused hyperbole.
We live in a world of overused hyperbole.
Viktor Frankl Biography: A Search for Meaning
Viktor Frankl was put through some of the most horrific struggles a human being could imagine. But he never lost hope, and used his experiences to continue his work helping other people find meaning in their lives.
Viktor Frankl was put through some of the most horrific struggles a human being could imagine. But he never lost hope, and used his experiences to continue his work helping other people find meaning in their lives.
Marie Antoinette Biography: Her Own Undoing
— Her hair was piled atop her head, often ornamented with jewels or trinkets. Her face was always made up, and she wore the finest gowns and jewelry. At only 19 years old, she was a Queen, and in the tumultuous times in which she lived, she soon became a symbol of all that was…
Genghis Khan: His Life and His Legacy
— Genghis Khan – a name that is synonymous with barbaric cruelty and conquest. 800 years ago he created the greatest army the world has ever known, wielding it with tactical brilliance to lay claim to the largest empire in world history. No other man, not Alexander, Napoleon or Hitler, ever came close to the…
Miyamoto Musashi: The Lone Samurai
— Miyamoto Musashi was the greatest swordsman to ever come out a nation of great swordsmen – Japan. His story, which has become the basis for countless flying swordsman Oriental movies, is one of raw courage, unbridled ambition and unparalleled mindfulness. In one on one combat he defeated 60 opponents, yet his greatest legacy is…
Stephen King Biography: The Man Who Almost Didn’t Become a Writer
The world outside of central Maine almost never got to know Stephen King.
The world outside of central Maine almost never got to know Stephen King.