Whether you were introduced to Edgar Allan Poe through his short stories or his poems, a mention of his name is enough to conjure up a sense of …
The Tragic Life of the 'Elephant Man' — Plus Other Curious Life Stories
Over 130 years after his passing, the story of Joseph Merrick, the "Elephant Man" can still teach us important lessons about acceptance and love. Learn about his tragic life and the stories of other historical figures.
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"And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you, because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely of …
Bradley Cooper has portrayed him on Broadway, and so has Billy Crudup. Even David Bowie and Mark Hamill have taken turns playing a historical figure …
As the literal face of revolution, Ernesto Guevara — you probably know him by his familiar nom de guerre, Che — is hard to miss. His bearded, …
Equal parts Mark Twain and Edgar Allan Poe, Ambrose Bierce was a journalist and novelist born in Ohio in 1842. Although he was well-known in his day, …