The people who influenced history the most, the "movers and shakers" from ancient times until today, have one thing in common: they challenged the status quo. By and large, they were rebels who were willing to take on established norms and traditions. Keep reading to …

One of the most iconic images of the twentieth century, taken by Associated Press photographer Jeff Widener the day after the Tiananmen Square massacre of pro-democracy demonstrators by Chinese government forces.

The Background of Che Guevara’s Iconic Photo. Ernesto “Che” Guevara (1928 – 1967) rose to prominence in the Cuban Revolution, and became famous as an innovative guerrilla, author, and diplomat. His image became a romantic icon of anti-imperialism, and his death fighting in Bolivia made him a martyr to leftists worldwide. Born in ...

2022年6月15日 · The rise of the yuppie came in the 1980s while blockbuster movies were everywhere. From music videos to gaming systems, this decade was full of technological advancements and iconic moments. All you have to do is check out these 80 iconic moments from the 80s in these nostalgic photos. Entertainment Tonight / YouTube 80.

2023年2月28日 · In this article, we take a look at the last photos taken of some of history’s most famous and influential figures and explore the stories behind them. Credit: Rare Historical Photos Nikola Tesla. Nikola Tesla, the famous inventor, lived a life of brilliance and turmoil. He was left penniless residing in a small hotel room in New York City.

But it turns out that over one-third of the people in these missions were dying, and they didn’t receive any medical care at all. The people were suffering so badly that investigators compared them to concentration camp prisoners from the Holocaust.

Following are twelve of the most fascinating knights and famous figures of the Medieval era. Robert Guiscard. Muzeo Robert Guiscard. Robert Guiscard (1015 – 1085), widely known as the Wily or the Weasel, was a Norman knight who settled in southern Italy about 1047.

Alcibiades (450 – 404 BC) was a brilliant and unscrupulous Athenian politician and general. A relative of Pericles, he did not share his famous kinsman’s probity or commitment to democracy and was perhaps the most dynamic, adventurous, fascinating, and catastrophic Athenian leader of the Classical era.

Ghosts are dying out. Recent surveys reveal that only a third of American and British people still believe in them. These figures mark a steady drop from the early 20th century, when spiritualism was en vogue, and it is theorised that century’s numerous horrific …

Weird people are greatly overrepresented in the ranks of the creative types who shaped and greatly influenced the world we live in. Take the math giant who believed we lose a bit of our soul every time we fart. Or the general who thought he was pregnant with a baby elephant.