Biographies

Napoleon Bonaparte
History remembers few figures as complex and controversial as Napoleon Bonaparte. He was a military genius to some, a tyrant to others, and a symbol of unstoppable ambition to all. Rising from modest beginnings to become Emperor of France, Napoleon reshaped Europe through war, law, and leadership. His life is a powerful reminder of how brilliance and ambition can build empires—and how the same forces can also bring them down.
By The khan29 days ago in History
"Wizard" by Marc Seifer.
Marc Seifer’s Wizard is not merely a biography of an inventor. It is a psychological portrait of a man shaped early by loss, illness, and an uneasy relationship with the human world he longed to improve. From its opening pages, the book announces that Tesla’s genius cannot be separated from his suffering. The prose invites the reader inward, not toward machines and patents first, but toward memory, grief, and the private storms that formed his character.
By Cathy (Christine Acheini) Ben-Ameh.29 days ago in History
Rob Reiner: Lessons on Life, Time, and Purpose from Hollywood's Storyteller
Rob Reiner isn’t just a filmmaker he’s a master of capturing time, human emotion, and the choices that define our lives. From This Is Spinal Tap to A Few Good Men and The Princess Bride, his films explore the tension between comfort and courage, illusion and reality, laughter and reflection. And his career offers a unique lens through which we can understand the deeper truths about time and living fully.
By Akmal95Jr29 days ago in History
When the Sky Fell Back to Earth
On a bright September morning in 1986, downtown Cleveland looked like it was preparing for a celebration that would be remembered forever. Volunteers filled Public Square with nets, smiles, and helium tanks. Children laughed. Cameras rolled. The plan was simple and beautiful: release an ocean of colorful balloons into the sky, break a world record, and raise money for a good cause. What could possibly go wrong?
By Izhar Ullah30 days ago in History
A Bullied Child Runs Away From Camp And Is Never Seen Again
Constance Christine Smith, more commonly known as Connie Smith, was born on 11th July 1942. She grew up in Wyoming and enjoyed a relatively privileged upbringing; her grandfather served as the state governor, and she was known to be well travelled from a young age. Connie had a deep love for animals, with horses holding a particularly special place in her heart—they were her absolute favourite.
By Matesanz30 days ago in History
Marcus Aurelius
History often celebrates conquerors, kings, and warriors for the lands they claimed and the enemies they defeated. Yet among all Roman emperors, one man stands apart—not because of how much power he held, but because of how carefully he examined himself. His name was Marcus Aurelius, and he is remembered not only as a ruler of an empire, but as a ruler of his own mind.
By The khanabout a month ago in History
Moon-Drawn Steps
The night air bit at the stone walls of the cottage, a damp, cutting chill that seeped into everything. Máire sat by the banked fire, pretending to mend a tear in a flour sack, but her eyes kept flicking to the window, a dark rectangle against the oppressive gloom outside. Loughrea wasn't far, but out here, on the edge of the bog, the world felt swallowed by the long, heavy silence after sundown. Curfew meant little to the land, but everything to the people. Every creak of the old timbers, every whistle of the wind through the cracks, sounded like a patrol boot on the lane, or worse, a shout.
By HAADIabout a month ago in History
The Unsettling Disappearance of Boy Scout, Jared Negrete
In the summer of 1991, 12-year-old Jared Michael Negrete, a resident of San Bernardino County, California, set out on an adventure that would change his life forever.
By Matesanzabout a month ago in History
The Stories Of The Forgotten Children Who Died In The 9/11 Attacks
Just before 9am on the morning of September 11th 2001, 19 terrorists hijacked four commercial airlines mid-flight; each plane intended to strike prominent U.S. buildings.
By Matesanzabout a month ago in History
Adolf Hitler
Few figures in modern history have left a darker or more devastating mark than Adolf Hitler. His rise from obscurity to absolute power reshaped Europe, triggered the deadliest conflict in human history, and resulted in unimaginable suffering. Understanding Hitler is not about admiration—it is about learning how destructive ideologies gain power, how societies fail, and how history warns us against repeating the same mistakes.
By The khanabout a month ago in History
Tarrare: The 18th Century Glutton Who Ate Cats, Dogs and Even A Toddler
There has been a point in every person’s life when they have been so hungry they claim to be able to eat the wildest of things… “a scabby horse” comes to mind. Obviously, they don’t mean this in a literal sense and as soon as they have had a meal, their stomach tells their brain that they are full.
By Matesanzabout a month ago in History
One of America's Oldest Missing Teens Case: Bonita Bickwit & Mitchel Weiser
Young & in love, 16 year old Mitchel Fred Weiser and his girlfriend of one year, 15 year old Bonita Mara Bickwit - or 'Bonnie' to her friends and family, were a teenage couple in the summer of 1973.
By Matesanzabout a month ago in History