Icons of History are the Movers and Shakers of the world highlighting the visionaries and trailblazers who shaped the world with their remarkable contributions.

Ferdinand Magellan: Explorer of the Unknown Seas

Read time ca. 4 minutes Ferdinand Magellan, a pioneering explorer of the Age of Discovery, embarked on a legendary expedition that forever altered [...]

Michael Collins: The Architect of Irish Independence and Ireland’s Greatest

Read time ca. 5 minutes Born on 16 October 1890, in County Cork, Ireland, Michael Collins emerged as a key figure in Ireland’s [...]

Alexander the Great: Macedonian Conqueror and Visionary Leader

Read time ca. 3 minute Alexander III of Macedon, better known as Alexander the Great, was probably one of the most important leaders [...]

Marie Curie: Pioneer in Science and Trailblazer for Women

Read time ca. 3 minutes Early Life and Academic Pursuits: Born on 7 November 1867, in Warsaw, Poland, Marie Curie (née Skłodowska) experienced [...]

Patrice Lumumba: Visionary Leader and Tragic Figure in African Independence

Read time ca. 8 minutes Early Life and Political Awakening Born on 2 July 1925, in Onalua, Belgian Congo, nowadays known as the [...]

Gustav Vasa: The Architect of Swedish Independence

Read time ca. 4 minutes Gustav Vasa, born in 1496, stands as a key figure in Swedish history, playing a pivotal role in [...]

Genghis Khan: Architect of Empires and Cultural Transformation

Read time ca. 7 minutes Early Life and Rise to Leadership: Genghis Khan, born as Temüjin in the rugged Mongolian steppes around 1162, [...]

Vasco da Gama: Pioneer of the Sea Route to India

Read time ca. 5 minutes Early Life and Background: Vasco da Gama, born around 1460 in Sines, Portugal, emerged as one of the [...]

Charlie Chaplin: The Iconic Tramp of Silent Cinema

Read time ca. 5 minutes Born on 16 April 1889 in London, England, Charlie Chaplin emerged as one of the most influential figures [...]

Goce Delchev: Macedonian Revolutionary and National Hero

Read time ca. 6 minutes Early Life and Education: Born on 9 February 1872, in the small town of Kukush, which was in [...]

Emiliano Zapata: A Revolutionary Legacy

Read time ca. 4 minutes Emiliano Zapata, a prominent figure in the Mexican Revolution, left an indelible mark on the country’s history through [...]

Robert Koch: Pioneer in Microbiology and the Fight Against Infectious Diseases

Read time ca. 8 minutes Early Life and Education: Robert Koch’s journey began in the quaint town of Clausthal, Germany, where he was [...]