History
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Johann Bernoulli: Pioneer of Infinitesimal Calculus
Johann Bernoulli (1667–1748) was a Swiss mathematician and pioneer of infinitesimal calculus who tutored Leonhard Euler and shaped continental European…
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Franz von Stuck: Symbolist Master of Mythology
Franz von Stuck (1863–1928) was a German painter, sculptor, and architect best known for his mythological paintings, especially The Sin.…
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William Henry Bragg: Pioneer of X-ray Crystallography
William Henry Bragg (1862–1942) was a British X-ray crystallographer who shared the 1915 Nobel Prize in Physics with his son…
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Gene Siskel: Architect of the Thumbs Rating
Gene Siskel (1946–1999) was an American film critic and co-host of the iconic Siskel & Ebert television series, famous for…
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Ken Rosewall: Tennis Legend and Grand Slam Champion
Ken Rosewall, Australian tennis legend born 1934, won 23 majors and achieved world No. 1 ranking. Pioneer of backhand excellence…
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Anna Akhmatova: Soviet Russia’s Witness Poet
Anna Akhmatova (1889–1966) was a Russian Soviet poet nominated for the Nobel Prize, best known for Requiem, her masterpiece on…
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Frank Lloyd Wright: American Architecture’s Greatest Master
Frank Lloyd Wright (1867–1959) was an American architect who designed over 1,000 structures and pioneered organic architecture. Recognized as the…
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Meir Kahane: Radical Rabbi and Political Provocateur
Meir Kahane (1932–1990) was an American-born Israeli rabbi and founder of the Kach party. A controversial figure convicted of terrorism-related…
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Nikolai Noskov: Russian Rock Singer and Gorky Park Frontman
Nikolai Noskov is a Russian singer and former frontman of Gorky Park (1987-1990). Five-time Golden Gramophone Award winner with a…
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George Westinghouse: Pioneer of Modern Power and Rail Safety
George Westinghouse (1846–1914) was an American inventor who revolutionized railroad safety with the air brake and pioneered AC electrical power…
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Arshile Gorky: Pioneer of Abstract Expressionism
Arshile Gorky (1904–1948) was an Armenian-American painter who pioneered abstract expressionism. A genocide survivor, his work profoundly influenced modern art.
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Pehr Löfling: Swedish Naturalist and Explorer
Pehr Löfling (1729–1756) was a Swedish naturalist and student of Carl Linnaeus who explored Venezuela and the Caribbean documenting tropical…
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Annabel Croft: From Tennis Champion to Television Presenter
Annabel Croft is a British former professional tennis player and TV presenter. She won the Virginia Slims of San Diego…
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Pancho Villa: Mexican Revolutionary and Folk Hero
Pancho Villa (1878–1923) was a Mexican revolutionary and guerrilla leader who played a key role in toppling Porfirio DÃaz and…
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B.B. King: The King of the Blues
B.B. King (1925–2015) was an American blues guitarist recognized as the single most important electric guitarist of the 20th century…
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