Benjamin Franklin was an American polymath who possessed knowledge of various subjects. He was a writer, scientist, inventor, printer, diplomat, statesman, publisher, and political philosopher when alive. Therefore, he possessed knowledge in various different fields and was among the leading intellectuals of his time. His vast knowledge gained him a lot of … Read more
William Shakespeare, born on 26 April 1564 was an English actor, poet, and playwright. He is widely known as the finest English-language playwright and writer in the world. Also, he is referred to as the national poet of England and Bard of Avon. His extant works include 39 plays, collaborations, 154 sonnets, … Read more
Born on 10 July 1856 in the Austrian Empire (now Croatia), Nikola Tesla was a Serbian-American inventor, engineer, physicist and a futurist with around 300 patents in his name. He is better known for patenting a rotating magnetic field to produce Alternating Current (AC). After studying physics and engineering, he gained real-world … Read more
Abraham Lincoln, born on February 12, 1809, was an American lawyer and statesman who was elected and served as the 16th President of the United States. He was President of the United States from 1861 until his assassination in 1865. The nation was led by Lincoln through the American Civil War and … Read more
Ronald Reagan was an American politician born on February 6, 1911, and served as the 40th president of the United States of America. He was a part of the Republican Party and remained in office from 1981 to 1989. However, Ronald Reagan was much more than just an American politician. He served … Read more
Franklin Delano Roosevelt was a well-known American politician often referred to by his initials, FDR. He served as the 32nd president of the world power, the United States, for eleven years, from 1933 till his death in 1945. He was a staunch democratic and held the national record of winning four consecutive … Read more
Vincent Van Gogh was a Dutch Post-Impressionist painter. He is one of the most influential figures in Western Art history. He created more than 2,000 artworks, including 900 paintings and 1,100 sketches and drawings. Most of them were produced during the last two years of his life. Van Gogh had a massive … Read more
Gaius Julius Caesar, born on July 12, 100 BC was a Roman general and statesman. A member of the First Triumvirate, Caesar led the Roman armies during Gallic Wars before defeating Pompey, his political rival in a civil war. From 49 BC, Caesar became the dictator of Rome. However, he played a … Read more