The glorious temples of Athens’s Acropolis bear silent witness to the high point of Ancient Greece’s fabled civilization. Built during the rule of the legendary Pericles the most powerful leader in Athens’s history majestic temples [...]
With pounding fists and brutal charisma, the enigmatic journalist Benito Mussolini seized power through a potent combination of terror and persuasion. Promising glory while crushing his enemies, he held Italy in his grasp for more [...]
A ruthless leader who became a god, Mao Tse Tung ruled one quarter of the world’s population for 25 years. Mao presided over the most radical experiment in social reform in history and is considered [...]
Relive the glory moments of John F. Kennedy’s life as BIOGRAPHY® presents the compelling story of this unforgettable leader and the rich dynasty he left behind. John Fitzgerald Kennedy, Jr. will always be remembered as [...]
When appointed to Secretary of Defense at age 68, many critics claimed he was too old. Opinions changed after 9/11 when the tough-minded leader directed the nation’s war on terror. BIOGRAPHY® offers an intimate portrait [...]
The first president to be born after WWII, he represented the strength and energy of a new generation. Although his term was marred by personal scandal and controversy, Bill Clinton managed to salvage his reputation [...]
When he called himself “a skinny kid with a funny name” at the 2004 Democratic National Convention, his star was already rising. By the time he triumphed in the 2004 Illinois Senate race, he was [...]
When he called himself “a skinny kid with a funny name” at the 2004 Democratic National Convention, his star was already rising. By the time he triumphed in the 2004 Illinois Senate race, he was [...]