History
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Ted Braden: Vietnam Commando and D.B. Cooper Suspect
Ted Braden (1928–2007) was a Vietnam War Special Forces commando and skilled skydiver who became a prime suspect in the…
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Ian McKellen: Britain’s Greatest Shakespearean Actor
Ian McKellen is an English actor knighted in 1991, celebrated for Shakespearean roles, Gandalf, and LGBT advocacy. Tony Award winner…
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William Golding: Master of Lord of the Flies
William Golding (1911–1993) was a British novelist best known for Lord of the Flies. He won the Booker Prize in…
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James Garfield: The Reluctant Compromise President
James Garfield was the 20th U.S. president and only sitting House member elected to the office. Shot in 1881, he…
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Tommy Seymour: Scotland’s Prolific Wing
Tommy Seymour is a Scottish rugby union player with 55 international caps and 20 tries for Scotland. He played in…
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Alec Guinness: British Cinema’s Most Versatile Actor
Alec Guinness (1914–2000) was an English actor and the most noted performer in 20th-century British cinema, winning an Academy Award…
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Vincent Youmans: Broadway’s Melodic Innovator
Vincent Youmans (1898–1946) was an American Broadway composer who created enduring standards like "Tea for Two" and "I Want to…
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Pablo Picasso: Master of Modern Art
Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) was a Spanish painter and sculptor who co-founded Cubism and created masterpieces like Guernica, shaping 20th-century art.
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Annie Lennox: Eurythmics Icon and Activist
Annie Lennox is a Scottish singer-songwriter best known as part of Eurythmics. An eight-time Brit Award winner and Oscar recipient,…
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Mary Ellen Mark: Photographer of Society’s Margins
Mary Ellen Mark (1940–2015) was an American photojournalist known for documenting marginalized communities. Winner of three Robert F. Kennedy Awards…
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Eva Perón: Argentina’s First Lady and Icon
Eva Perón (1919–1952) was an Argentine actress and First Lady who championed workers' rights and women's suffrage, becoming an iconic…
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Elmore James: King of the Slide Guitar
Elmore James (1918–1963) was an American blues guitarist known as the King of the Slide Guitar. Inducted into the Rock…
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Adolphe Monticelli: The Romantic Painter Before Impressionism
Adolphe Monticelli (1824–1886) was a French Romantic painter whose vibrant style influenced Vincent van Gogh and prefigured modernist art movements.
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Peter Lawford: Hollywood’s Rat Pack Aristocrat
Peter Lawford (1923–1984) was an English-American actor, Rat Pack member, and brother-in-law to President Kennedy. A Hollywood star from the…
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Laurance Rockefeller: Venture Capitalist and Conservation Pioneer
Laurance Rockefeller (1910–2004) was a venture capitalist and conservationist who funded Intel, Apple, and pioneered eco-tourism resorts.
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