Historical Figures & Great Leaders
Eva Braun was not just another pretty face who latched herself to the infamous Adolf Hitler. Though she was a little naïve when she first got involved with him, but later she ensured to make a strong footing in Hitler’s life and circle. Historians consider her to be a great disappointment as she had no
Who was Marie Curie, and what exactly did she do? Well, if you wish to know more about her, read these 15 Marie Curie facts to know about her life, her inventions and discoveries and her awards. Born in 1867, Marie Curie was a pioneer chemist and physicist. Europe’s first woman recipient of a PhD,
Do you wish to know some startling Julius Caesar facts that you didn’t know previously? Well, today is your lucky day as we are about to present a cool collection of amazing and little known facts about this greatest strategist and emperors of ancient times. Julius Caesar has been a topic of study in school
How many of you know about Genghis Khan, the greatest conqueror of all times? For such readers that have little knowledge about the Mongolian Emperor, here are the 15 interesting Genghis Khan facts. The greatest leader of the Mongols-Genghis Khan was a tyrant and conquered almost 12 million square miles of territory across the world.
Scandals, controversies, moments of heroism. Most US presidents had a fair share of all these and more. There were times of frenzy that shocked the nation, or had potential to alter the course of world history. Let’s take a look at some of the lesser known facts about US presidents. 1. He couldn’t hold his
Outstanding physicist, electrical engineer, and inventor, Nikola Tesla was several personalities rolled into one. Known as a futurist, this Serbian-American scientist had more than 300 patents to his name, and is credited with the development of alternating current (AC). His works became the basis of laser X rays, robotics, lighting, wireless communication and several other
Nelson Mandela was the man who fought against the Apartheid system of racial segregation. He served 27 years in jail because of this fight and later became the first ever, black president of South Africa. Besides waging a war against racial discrimination, Nelson Mandela gained global popularity because of many other reasons. Here is a
Rosie the Riveter was not a person in flesh in blood. It was a fictional character created by the US government to encourage women to go out and work during World War 2. With a large number of men joining the US Army, there was a huge labour shortage in the country for industrial activity
“A man may imagine things that are false, but he can only understand things that are true, for if the things be false, the apprehension of them is not understanding,”- Sir Isaac Newton. Born on the 25th of December 1642, in Lincolnshire, England, Isaac Newton needs no introduction. The man, who discovered gravity, was a
The Wild West is often considered one of the most fascinating and colorful periods in American history. It inspired an entire genre of films with cowboys on horseback and gunslingers fighting to wrest control over the arid lands. Yet, only a handful of women from this period are known for their guts and tenacity. Annie
