Mysteries

The Mystery of the Princes in the Tower

The mystery of the Princes in the Tower is one of the most enduring and controversial episodes in English history.…

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Mysteries

The Mystery of the Mary Celeste

The mystery of the Mary Celeste is one of the most enduring maritime enigmas in history. The story of this…

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History

The Discovery of Hawaii

The Hawaiian Islands had been discovered many hundreds of years before the English explorer James Cook landed on what he…

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History

The Gettysburg Address

Coming in at a mere 278 words, the Gettysburg Address is one of the most famous speeches ever given by…

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History

The Invention of the World Wide Web

Originally conceived as a way for the United States armed forces to communicate with each other effectively, the precursor to…

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History

The Gunpowder Plot

The Gunpowder Plot, the attempt by thirteen young men to blow up the Houses of Parliament, is remembered and commemorated…

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Biographies

Carole Lombard

Carole Lombard Biography Born Jane Alice Peters, Hollywood starlet Carole Lombard would go on to be called many names, including…

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Biographies

Bill Shankly

Bill Shankly Biography First things first. Whenever I mention football in this episode, and especially for those of you outside…

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Biographies

Michael Faraday

Michael Faraday Biography When reading about Michael Faraday’s early life, it’s hard to believe that he would eventually become one…

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Biographies

Fay Wray

Fay Wray Biography Even if they haven’t watched the 1933 classic movie “King Kong” from start to finish, almost every…

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