Politics

Marcus Aurelius, Roman emperor and a towering figure in Stoic philosophy, reigned from 161 to 180 AD. Born on April…

Vladimir Lenin, born Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov in 1870 (April 22nd in the Julian calendar, April 10th in the Gregorian calendar)…

Did you know one of the founding fathers of the United States was born into a family of 17 children?…

Adolf Hitler, the embodiment of evil for the 20th century, was born on April 20, 1889, in Braunau am Inn,…

Lucrezia Borgia, a name synonymous with both Renaissance intrigue and potential injustice, was born on April 18, 1480, in Subiaco,…

Catherine de’ Medici (1519-1589) was a powerful and controversial figure who left an indelible mark on French history. Born on…

George Canning (1770-1827) was a British statesman who carved his name in history through his diplomatic prowess and brief stint…

Otto von Bismarck, born on April 1, 1815, in Schönhausen, Prussia, was a colossal figure in 19th-century European politics, renowned…

John Tyler (1790-1862) was a complex and controversial figure who left an indelible mark on American politics. Born on March…

Have you ever considered how one woman’s determination could forever change the course of history? Meet Emmeline Pankhurst, a beacon…

In the heart of the 17th century, England was a nation at war with itself, a stage ripe for the…

Winston Churchill was born at Blenheim Palace, in Oxfordshire on 30 November 1874.  He grew up as part of Great…

Lyndon Baines Johnson, known to most as LBJ, was born on 27 August 1908 in Gillespie County, Texas, USA.  He…

Napoleon Bonaparte was born in Ajaccio on the Mediterranean island of Corsica on 15 August 1769 which came under French…

“I would rather die than do something which I know to be a sin, or to be against God’s will.”…

“Never make a defence or apology before you be accused.” – King Charles I On 19 November 1600, Anne of…