From the years 768 to 814 BC, Charlemagne was the emperor who controlled and ruled a large part of medieval Western Europe. Today, he is also called Karl and Charles the Great. He was also the king of the Franks, which was a German-based tribe living in what we know today as … Read more
An inventor and businessman, Thomas Edison is one of the most recognized people in history who had a profound effect on our lives. With over 1,000 patents (singly and jointly) and a number of inventions based on which companies like General Electric were established, he was also one of the most successful … Read more
The philosopher Plato was born in Athens, Greece in 428 or 427 BCE and died in 348 or 347. He was Socrates’ student and a great Greek philosopher in his own right. He was also Aristotle’s teacher and founded the Academy. Most philosophy students know him as the writer of several influential … Read more
Known as the father of modern astronomy, Nicolaus Copernicus was a Polish Astronomer, Mathematician, and Catholic Canon. He is famous for his Heliocentric Theory of the Universe, which states that the Sun is near or at a central point (of the solar system or universe) and earth and other bodies revolve around … Read more
Flavius Valerius Constantinus, also known as Constantine, Constantine I, and Constantine the Great, was Roman emperor from 306 to 337 AD. He converted to Christianity in 312 CE and is known for his subsequent Christianization of the Roman Empire. He also created Constantinople, which later became the most powerful city in the … Read more
Saladin was a Muslim ruler in the 12th century who reigned over the areas of both Syria and Egypt from 1174 to 1193. He is mostly known for his surprising victory over the Christian Crusaders during the Battle of Hattin. He then proceeded to capture Jerusalem in 1187. Saladin was also responsible … Read more
Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni was one of the finest Renaissance artists, and his sculptures and paintings rank among the greatest works of all time. His reputation as a sculptor began when he was just 25. Commissioned by Cardinal Jean de Billheres for a monument for Pope Julius II, Michelangelo completed “Pieta” … Read more
Mansa Musa I may not be the most well-known ruler today, but he made a large impression on the world during his reign. He ruled the Mali Empire, which was located in West Africa. We’re not quite sure how long his reign lasted, as it started in 1312 and ended with his … Read more