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James Madison, after graduating from Princeton, serves as a delegate to the patriotic convention and becomes close friends with Thomas Jefferson.

James Rufus Agee's career was curtailed by alcoholism however he still produced memorable works, one of which brought him a posthumous Pulitzer Prize.

Alvin York was a peaceful, religious man who in World War I distinguished himself in battle. This article looks at his role in the war.

An American Carol is such a bad film that instead of debunking the anti-war movement it actually makes a stronger case for exiting Iraq than Michael Moore ever did.

Winters' biography draws Anne Morrow Lindbergh out from the shadow of her legendary husband Charles Lindbergh, revealing her as an aviation pioneer in her own right.

In 1983, Ben Kingsley swiped the Oscar from four veteran actors. 26 years later, Kingsley is the veteran, with a remarkable string of performances, of depth and range.

The home of Soong Ching Ling is an oasis of serenity in a sea of crowded tourist attractions in Beijing. Her home is tucked away in a quiet street along the northeastern

Life and times of Francesco Petrarca, Petrarch, one of the most influential poets of the Middle Ages, famous for passionate sonnets to his lady love, Laura.

Benjamin's life is a great example of how the school system is attempting to instill virtues in students.

The Gemini Man is born between May 21 and June 21. Their symbol is the twins and their ruling planet is Mercury.

Lanvin is the oldest fashion house in Paris and one of the most prestigious. The story of its founder, Jeanne Lanvin, is like a French fairy tale.

Despite the wealth of things to do in New York regular visitors may want to think about exploring more of America.

One thing Quakers have been known for is their pre-Civil War anti-slavery stance and their work with the Underground Railway.

William Kalush and Larry Sloman's 2006 biography of Harry Houdini presents controversial evidence that the escape artist may have also been a spy.

Build unusual trivia questions from these 10 fascinating facts about the life of William Shakespeare. They are historical facts - but is anything certain about the bard?

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The Leo man is born between July 23 and August 22. Their symbol is the Lion and their ruling planet the Sun.

The speaker of Yogananda's "After This" is the advanced guru/yogi himself. He speaks for the benefit of all of his devotees who aspire to achieve his spiritual stature.

Christopher Columbus has been vilified as the man whose discovery of the Americas brought death and destruction to native cultures, beginning the pattern of exploitation.

The evolution of Dodge City, Kansas from a few sod houses to a railroad depot and booming cow town was a natural one considering its prime location on the Santa Fe Trail.

A 19th-century diploma mill doctor, Brinkley's extraordinary career was a monument to full-scale quackery.

Meriwether Lewis is justly famous for leading the Corps of Discovery to the Pacific Ocean. But Lewis the man is harder to reach. He also had a mysterious death.

Thinking of taking a trip to Peru? Here are the best places to visit on an adventure vacation in the land of the Incas.

Shunning trendy names, many parents are reviving classic names for their babies. These 10 baby boy names, along with their meanings, have stood the test of time.

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Rail travellers arriving by high speed Eurostar services from Europe end their journeys at a railway station that is a meant to be a destination in its own right.