Historical Figures

Juan Domingo Perón was a figure who dominated Argentinian politics for over three decades. A military officer turned politician, he…

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

Oliver Reed was a force of nature on screen, a British actor whose booming voice, imposing stature, and talent for…

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

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

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…

Nikola Tesla was born on 10 July 1856 in the village of Smiljan which is now part of Croatia but…

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