Be it muscular, or skinny, most men hate the way they look. Skinny people want to have more muscles, and muscular men think they are under scrutiny about the way they look. In this documentary, four different people talk about their body, why they hate it, and what they think can improve. Some of the … Read more
Born in December 1760, Deborah Sampson was a Massachusetts woman who disguised herself as a man in order to serve in the Continental Army. She is one of several women with a documented record of military combat experience during the American Revolutionary War. Sampson served 17 months in the army under her made up name, … Read more
Anytime you read something about Isadora Duncan, the term “pioneer of modern dance” is mentioned. But Isadora was much more than that. Her influence transcended dance movements. She inspired a whole new lifestyle. She inspired people to express themselves through dance, be it in a classical institution, or in any other way possible. The best … Read more
You know Bethany Hamilton as the woman who was bitten by shark, lost an arm, and then returned to professional surfing. In 2004 she published a book, an autobiography titled “Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family and Fighting to Get Back on the Board”. In 2011, a feature film regarding Bethany was released, … Read more
Michael Jordan is widely regarded as the greatest basketball player of all time. Few can come close to his legacy. With six championship rings on his fingers, six Finals MVP trophies, and a countless of wins, MJ is a legend in every sense of the word. With the NBA Finals underway, it might be time … Read more
Elizabeth Holmes became the world’s youngest self-made female billionaire as CEO of her biotech startup, Theranos. The former Silicon Valley darling now faces criminal trial and 20 years in prison over the Justice Department’s charges that she used the once-hyped blood testing company to defraud investors. Yahoo Finance is turning the page on Theranos, examining … Read more
French King Louis XIV is the longest-reigning monarch, having served as monarch for more than 72 years. He took the throne at the age of four, and died at the age of 76 in his architectural masterpiece, the Chateau of Versailles. For comparison, Queen Elizabeth II reigned for 70 years and 214 days. But she … Read more
Nine Simone will long be known as an iconic music singer, songwriter, and a civil rights activist. She is responsible for popularization of different music styles, including jazz, blues, gospel, and R&B. She passed away tragically in 2003, but her music and legacy will live on. Nina was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in the late … Read more
Madame de Pompadour, or the Marquise de Pompadour will be remembered as the most famous mistress of Louis XV, and perhaps one of the most famous mistresses in the history of the world. She was his official mistress, but she was much more. Many remember the Madame de Pompadour only as King Louis mistress. But … Read more
Almost 100 years before Princess Diana married Prince Charles, or Jackie Kennedy married John F. Kennedy, the marriage of the year and the century was the one between Frances Folsom and Grover Cleveland. The American President asked the 21 year old Frances to marry him. After initially declining the offer, she accepted and became the … Read more