Historical Figures

Every nation has its own heroes, the people who are admired and honored for their great lifetime achievements. Dating back through the course of history, people have been idolized as heroes and abashe…

There are a few reasons why people may suggest that Hitler is one of the worst dictators of the 20th century. For example, one of the most famous ones is the holocaust. Between 1941 and 1945, Nazi Ger…

Ida B. Wells was born into slavery, during the Civil War, on July 6, 1862 in Holly Springs, Mississippi. When she was freed, Ida was educated at Rust University - which was a freedman school. A freed…

Did you know that Rosa Parks was altruistic? Rosa Parks was one of the many heroes that impacted the world in a very positive way. This is because of the heroic deeds she did to inspire others. One of…

In times of desperation for social justice, the courage of a single person can make the difference required in an unfair world, sometimes even calling for a face-to-face with death itself. Malala You…

Before Wollstonecraft's ideas, society for women was controlled and there was little room for women's independence. Women were told what to do and women were represented by men or their husbands. Wome…

"Some 10 million peasants may have perished through Stalin's policies during these years. " (Britannica.com). From defeating the Axis to slaughtering innocent civilians Joseph (Dzhugashvili ) Stalin …

Charlemagne is arguably the most significant figure that lived in the middle ages, this is a result of the countless major achievements he performed. As well as having a lasting effect on many things …

Unbought and Unbossed is an autobiography written by Shirley Chisholm about her experiences working her way up to become the first Black congresswoman, and later the first Black woman to run for the D…

Have you ever wondered how the smallpox vaccination was invented or why there is no longer a use for the vaccination? Dr Edward Jenner is the scientist awarded with the achievement in contributing to …