Hong Xiuquan: the Taiping Rebellion
It’s one of the bloodiest conflicts in human history. In 1851, the Taiping Rebellion exploded…
Jeremy Bentham: Founder of Modern Utilitarianism
Jeremy Bentham was a man ahead of his time. Though not a philosopher, he developed…
Lieutenant Audie Murphy: The Most Decorated Soldier Ever… Who Later Became a Movie Star
With that boyish face, slick hair, slight frame and pouty lips Audie Murphy could have…
Metternich: The Coachman of Europe
In late 1814, the great powers of Europe gathered after the fall of Napoleon to…
Louis Philippe – the Last French King
Which historical figure springs to mind when you hear the words: “the last king of…
Otto Von Bismarck – Blood and Iron
It’s one of the greatest nations in the world. Germany is the lynchpin of the…
Sir John Franklin: Lost in the Arctic
Sir John Franklin was knighted for his first two journeys of exploration to the Arctic.…
Hunter S. Thompson: Gonzo Extraordinaire
“The Edge… There is no honest way to explain it because the only people who…
Coco Chanel: Fashion Mogul and WWII Spy
It’s likely that you’ve already heard of Coco Chanel either from her famous perfume, or…
Sefton Delmer: The Master of Black Propaganda
Sefton Delmer was a writer who created “Black Propaganda” on behalf of the British government,…
Michel de Nostradame, AKA Nostradamus
From “Les Propheties”, Century nr XIII, Quatraine nr LXXII Anné dix-nouef la Terre est fatiguée…
Caligula – Rome’s Mad Emperor
What would you do if you were given absolute power? Would you use it to…