Tom Stoppard, the renowned British playwright, has long captivated audiences with his thought-provoking writing, delving deep into complex philosophical concepts. Known for his wit, intellectual depth, and masterful storytelling, Stoppard has earned a reputation as a...
Independence Day, the 4th of July, is a public holiday in the United States. But what exactly does it mark? To answer that question, we need to go back to 18th century North America. Seeking Independence In the 1600s, people from the Kingdom of Great Britain, as it...
Isambard Kingdom Brunel was a prominent 19th century British engineer, known for his innovative designs and outstanding contributions in the areas of railway engineering, bridge building and naval architecture. His lifetime’s work included the construction of...
Dick Turpin is known as a gentleman thief, a Robin Hood-like character who steals from the rich to give to the poor, and has found fame on both television and film, such as that advertised above. But this description, which is largely down to William Harrison...
Phyllis Wheatley was an African American poet who wrote during the Revolutionary War era in the late 1700s. She was the first African American to publish a book of poetry and was a prominent voice in the antislavery movement. Her works were widely praised by both...
Xerxes the Great (Depicted in the relief above) was the fourth king of the Achaemenid dynasty, ruling at the peak of the Persian empire between 486 BCE to 465 BCE. He was an extremely ambitious ruler, famous for his military campaigns, but also a failed attempt to...
