#biography

military_tech  Who was Napoleon Bonaparte and what were his accomplishments as a military and political leader?

Napoleon Bonaparte was a French statesman and military leader who rose to prominence during the French Revolution and its associated wars. Born on...    Read more

account_box  Who was Julius Caesar and what were his accomplishments?

Julius Caesar was a Roman statesman and military general who played a critical role in the events that led to the demise of the Roman Republic and...    Read more

history_edu  Who was Emperor Isaac II Angelos and what was his legacy?

Isaac II Angelos was a Byzantine Emperor who ruled from 1185-1195 and again from 1203-1204. He was born in 1156 in Constantinople and was the son of...    Read more

history  Who was Julius Caesar and what were some of his famous quotes?

Julius Caesar was a Roman general, statesman, and historian who played a critical role in the events that led to the demise of the Roman Republic and...    Read more

museum  Who was Camille Claudel and what were some of her famous sculptures and works of art?

Camille Claudel (1864-1943) was a French sculptor and artist known for her powerful, emotive works that were ahead of their time. Born in northern...    Read more

king_bed  Who was Emperor Constantine IX Monomachos and what were his accomplishments?

Emperor Constantine IX Monomachos was a ruler of the Byzantine Empire from 1042 to 1055. Born on September 14, 1000, in Constantinople, he belonged...    Read more

music_note  Who was Dmitri Shostakovich and what were some of his famous musical compositions?

Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975) was a Russian composer and pianist who is considered to be one of the most important composers of the 20th century....    Read more

palette  Who was Henri Rousseau and what were some of his famous paintings and works of art?

Henri Rousseau was a French artist who lived from 1844 to 1910. He is best known for his vibrant and colorful paintings that feature jungle scenes...    Read more

museum  Who was Camille Claudel and what were some of her famous sculptures and works of art?

Camille Claudel (1864-1943) was a French sculptor and artist known for her powerful, emotive works that were ahead of their time. Born in northern...    Read more

account_circle  Who was Emperor Nicephorus III Botaneiates and what was his legacy?

Emperor Nicephorus III Botaneiates was a Byzantine emperor who reigned from 1078 to 1081. Born in the late 10th century, he came from a military...    Read more