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The life of Rosemary Kennedy, the eldest sister of President John F. Kennedy, is a tragic and often overlooked chapter in the Kennedy family history.  Rosemary’s life has been overshadowed by her brother’s fame and significant accomplishments and the fact she was considered the “problem child” of the family.  Her parent’s efforts to “fix” her […]

Agatha Christie is considered one of the greatest mystery writers of all time. After the Bible, her novels are the most translated books of all time, existing in over 100 foreign languages. Some of her best creations were Miss Marple, a short story collection of 14 books, and the iconic Hercule Poirot.  Less known than

Rube Goldberg was an American cartoonist, inventor, and engineer, whose name has become synonymous with complex machines that perform simple tasks in an overly complicated way. He used his cartoons to satirize the excesses of technology and the bureaucracy that often accompanied it.  In 1955, he entered the National Cartoonists Society Hall of Fame and

Napoleon is one of the most well-known characters in history. He is famous for many things, but interestingly, his height is one of the most notable discussion points. Even in his day, Napoleon was often referred to as a man of small stature. However, much of the discussion of his height was likely related to

Madame Blavatsky remains in the memory of many as a philosopher, remarkable thinker, writer, and historical mystic figure who caused a profound reawakening in religious consciousness and profoundly influenced the life and spirituality of several people. From her aristocratic background –filled with masonic mysticism– to her adventurous travels around the world and the formation of

Clipperton island’s place in history is bizarre. Located 670 miles southwest off the coast of Mexico in the eastern Pacific and covering only a mere 6 square kilometers of land, Clipperton isn’t exactly a fantasy tropical island. This remote and barren island is filled with poisonous crabs, relentlessly battered by rains and storms from May

Easily one of the most interesting people that have walked the earth, the life of Peter Freuchen has gained so many public talks. The life he lived suggests that of fulfillment and great exploits.  Peter Freuchen was an extraordinary explorer, writer, and anthropologist best known for his expeditions to Greenland and his work among the

Hanna-Barbera company, formed by Joseph Barbera and William Hanna, was an American animation studio founded and formed in 1957 by the most successful directing team in animation history.  The company produced some of the most iconic and beloved animated television shows of all time, including The Flintstones, The Jetsons, and Scooby-Doo. However, for almost two

Otto von Bismarck is one of the key figures who is discussed concerning the formation of a modern Germany. Few people are so central to the story of a nation’s formation as this man, and his contributions as a statesman and diplomat are hard to overstate when looking at the formation of Germany as we