Saturday, April 13, 2024

Historical Biographies

The colorful personalities of famous people come alive to share their shortcomings, passions and achievements. Cross the boundaries imposed by time and space, and come face to face with your favorite (and not so favorite) historical figures.
Relive the life and times of famous men like Winston Churchill and not so famous heroes such as the Civil War hero Sam Davis. about politicians that became military heroes, like Theodore Roosevelt Jr. Thrill in the escapades of Criminals like Dick Turpin and the murderer, Rev John Selby Watson.
It’s all here, plus much more, just click on the links below and board your own time machine.

Charles Darwin

Charles Darwin (1809-1882) became famous for proposing the evolution theory. Darwinism has been both a blessing and a curse for humanity. Darwin was greatly influenced...

The Life of Sojourner Truth: Ain’t I A Woman? Part 1

The early life of the abolitionist and women’s rights advocate, Sojourner Truth. She presented an imposing figure, standing upon the raised dais. All towering six...

Matilda of England: Empress, Countess and Queen

Matilda I of England (1102-1167) is deemed so hazardous to the idea of male rule in England that she is listed in genealogies as...

Floyd Allen: An Idiot and His Massacre

Floyd Allen, son of Jeremiah Allen, was a farmer, head of a gang, and all around idiot. This gang, known as the Allen clan,...

The Rise, Reign and Fall of Anne Boleyn, Part 1

In the late 1520s, if you wished to be ANYONE at the court of Henry VIII, you had to seek the favor of...

Sir Winston Churchill

Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill is, undoubtedly, one of the most influential people of the century. His nonconformist ways earned him admiration and respect. Sir Winston...

The Life of Sojourner Truth: Ain’t I A Woman? Part 2

An accounting of Sojourner’s struggles immediately following hr emancipation. Isabelle returned to Van Wagener’s abode on the condition that he pay her a sum of...

The Life of Sojourner Truth: Ain’t I A Woman? Part 3

A summary of Sojourner Truth’s character and contributions. The singular character of Sojourner Truth was one of determination, religious fervor and an immovable faith. She...

The Rise, Reign and Fall of Anne Boleyn, Part 5

By late August, 1533, all was in readiness for Anne to retire into seclusion for the birth of her child. In those days,...

The Rise, Reign and Fall of Anne Boleyn, Part 2

Henry VIII chose to believe that a simple appeal to Pope Clement would bring about the divorce he so desired, but Henry would...