Died in August

Andrew Carnegie’s life reads like the blueprint of the American dream. Rising from a Scottish weaver’s cottage to become one…

Leon Trotsky was born Lev Davidovich Bronstein on 7 November 1879 in Yanovka, Kherson Governorate, Russian Empire, now part of…

Genghis Khan was born as Temujin in 1162 near the Onon River in what is now Mongolia. He would go…

Lord Frederick North, commonly known as Lord North, was a pivotal figure in British politics during a turbulent period marked…

Ingrid Bergman, born on 29 August, 1915, in Stockholm, Sweden, transcended the boundaries of language and culture to become one…

Marilyn Monroe, born Norma Jeane Mortenson on June 1st, 1926, was an American actress who rose to become one of…

Florence Nightingale.  A name synonymous with compassion and healthcare reform, revolutionised the field of nursing during the 19th century.  Often…

Anne Celeste Heche, a versatile American actress who found success on stage and screen, was born on May 25th, 1969,…

Have you ever pondered the life of Cleopatra, the last active ruler of Egypt’s Ptolemaic Kingdom? Born in 69 BC,…

Born Martha Jane Canary on May 1, 1852, in Missouri, Calamity Jane became a legendary figure in the Wild West.…

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

William Booth (1829-1912) was a man of unwavering faith who dedicated his life to social reform and helping the most…

Hans Christian Andersen, born on April 2, 1805, in Odense, Denmark, is celebrated for his enduring fairy tales that have…

Sir Michael Parkinson (1935-2023) was a beloved British broadcaster and television personality best known for his long-running chat show, “Parkinson.”…

Aretha Franklin (1942-2018), the undisputed “Queen of Soul,” reigned supreme with her powerful vocals and electrifying performances for over five…

“Sometimes we stare so long at a door that is closing that we see too late the one that is…