A list of famous people, chosen mainly from the nineteenth, twentieth or twenty-first centuries. This list includes famous actors, politicians, entrepreneurs, writers, artists and humanitarians. …

The people who influenced history the most, the “movers and shakers” from ancient times until today, have one thing in common: they challenged the status quo. By and large, they were …

The 100 most famous people and historical figures on On This Day ranked by popularity. Includes actors, explorers, celebrities, musicians and sports stars.

2013年12月10日 · Forgotten U.S. President Chester A. Arthur (who we rank as the 499 th most significant person in history) is more historically significant than young pop singer Justin Bieber...

2021年11月8日 · Who are some of the most famous figures in history? We introduce 100+ notable historical figures – from medieval monarchs to 20th-century despots...

2023年6月5日 · From politicians, scientists, rebels, religious leaders or philosophers, these famous people are the reasons we are in the world today. Every field had a man, a genius who …

Looking back at the entire history of the world is hardly an easy feat. How could a person possibly round up the most famous individuals from throughout so many countless years? Thanks to the...

Inspirational people – People who made a difference in a positive way and left the world a better place. Includes Eleanor Roosevelt, Mother Teresa and Emil Zatopek.

2024年11月4日 · Learning about famous historical figures gives students a front-row seat to some of the most inspiring stories in history. They discover that ordinary people—just like …

Famous people and historical figures hand-picked by our editors including famous actresses, authors, gangsters, painters, TV stars and US presidents.