Famous Figures
Historical Figures You Didn’t Realize Were Friends
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Muhammad Ali once said, “Friendship is the hardest thing in the world to explain. It’s not something you learn in school. But if you haven’t learned the meaning of friendship, you really haven’t learned anything.” Like Ali and his own best pal, photographer Howard Bingham, some friendships in history have been formed by figures with wildly different backgrounds and career choices. The following friendships are as surprising as they were genuine — though they were not all long-lasting. From Mark Twain and Nikola Tesla to Hunter S. Thompson and Pat Buchanan, here are five ...Read More
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Famous FiguresArticle07 Roman Emperors Everyone Should Know
Although Rome reached the pinnacle of its power and influence during the imperial era, which stretched from approximately 27 BCE to 476 CE, it wasn’t always easy for emperors during…
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Famous FiguresArticle27The Meaning Behind 9 Famous Middle Initials
Styling your name to include a middle initial is far less common now than when it first became widely popular in the 19th century. As the U.S. saw a massive…
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Famous FiguresArticle12What’s the Difference Between a President and a Prime Minister?
Governments have played a crucial role in human history for thousands of years. Their structure has evolved significantly over time, and while modern political systems vary, many countries now are…
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Famous FiguresFact13An officer from the Napoleonic Wars had his pension paid until 1951.
Horatio Nelson is one of Great Britain’s most legendary war heroes. The Royal Navy vice admiral led several key victories during the Napoleonic Wars with France — including his final…
