Josefina Guerrero: The Leper Spy Who Defied War and Stigma
Read time ca. 9 minutes Josefina “Joey” Guerrero was an unlikely hero during World War II because she was a woman whose courage,
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CategoryIcons of History
Icons of History are the Movers and Shakers of the world highlighting the visionaries and trailblazers who shaped the world with their remarkable contributions.
Irena Sendler: Heroic Rescue and Humanitarian Legacy
Read time ca. 7 minutes Irena Sendler was a Polish social worker, humanitarian, and member of the resistance who saved thousands of Jewish
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Edna St. Vincent Millay: A Voice of Passion and Defiance
Read time ca. 7 minutes Edna St. Vincent Millay was an American poet and playwright who remains one of the most celebrated literary
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Dian Fossey: Guardian of the Mountain Gorillas
Read time ca. 9 minutes Dian Fossey is a name that has become synonymous with the fierce protection of mountain gorillas, which are
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Odette Abadi: A Life of Resistance, Courage, and Compassion
Read time ca. 7 minutes Odette Abadi was a French physician and a member of the French Resistance during World War II, whose
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Nancy Wake: The White Mouse of the French Resistance
Read time ca. 8 minutes Nancy Wake stands as one of the most remarkable figures of World War II, as she was a
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Jim Thorpe: A Champion Across Worlds of Sport
Read time ca. 7 minutes Jim Thorpe, born on 22 May 1887 in a one-room cabin near Prague, Oklahoma, is a person who
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Giovanni Lilliu: The Scholar Who Unveiled Sardinia’s Ancient Civilization
Read time ca. 8 minutes Giovanni Lilliu holds a place of distinction in Italian cultural history as one of the most influential archaeologists,
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Freddie Oversteegen: The Young Resistance Fighter Who Defied the Nazis
Read time ca. 9 minutes One of the stories of extraordinary courage is that of Freddie Oversteegen, who is fighting against remarkable figures
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Gernot Reinstadler: The Tragic Promise of Austrian Skiing
Read time ca. 7 minutes The world of alpine skiing has always been marked by moments of triumph and moments of tragedy, but
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Dawn Brancheau: A Life of Passion, Dedication, and Lasting Inspiration
Read time ca. 8 minutes Dawn Brancheau is a person who has been remembered with admiration and respect by those who knew her
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Queen Elizabeth I: The Virgin Queen Who Shaped an Era
Read time ca. 9 minutes Queen Elizabeth I is considered to be one of the most iconic monarchs in world history, as she
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