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A statesman famous for leading anti-apartheid movements in South Africa, Nelson Mandela rose out of political prison to become President …

Every music student is at least familiar with a few works composed by the gifted, multi-talented musician that is Mozart. …

Fidel Castro was the founder of modern day Cuba, he’s iconic, and he’s also still something of an enigma. Take …

Abraham Lincoln is one of the great figures of American history, primarily known for his leadership during the American Civil …

Ludwig van Beethoven is one of the most influential and most famous music composers of all time. Even if you …

Inventor, painter, architect – was there anything that Leonardo Da Vinci couldn’t do? Perhaps the most famous name to emerge …

Albert Einstein completely changed the way we think about the universe with his ground-breaking ideas. He is known all around …

The Vikings were some of the most fascinating people to have ever lived. It’s likely you’ve already learnt a fair …

Pablo Picasso is a name that even most non-art-lovers will be familiar with. Responsible for some of the most important …

To most Americans, the name Robert E Lee will be one which is very familiar. The decorated war general led …

To millions of people, Salvador Dali was the incomparable king of surreal art. The eccentric artist was responsible for some …

Elton John – real name Reginald Dwight – has had a dazzling career, having helped to produce some of the …