Famous religious figures and leaders
A selection of famous spiritual/religious figures and leaders. Many of these religious personalities have founded a new religion or new religious movement. In other cases, they helped to revitalise a...
View ArticleFamous Firsts
A list of famous firsts throughout human history. Including famous firsts in exploration, science, transport, politics, sport, culture and the arts. First in Exploration 1492 – Christopher Colombus...
View ArticleFacts about Simon Bolivar
Simon Bolivar was responsible for liberating the modern-day countries of Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia. He is one of the very few people who have had a country named after them. His...
View ArticleInteresting Facts about Sir Edmund Hillary
Sir Edmund Hillary, along with Sherpa Tenzing was the first person to climb Mount Everest – the world’s highest peak – in May 1953. The news was released on the morning of Queen Elizabeth II’s...
View ArticleFacts about Jacinda Ardern
Jacinda Kate Laurell Ardern was born 26 July 1980 and from 26 Oct 2017, she became the youngest female Prime Minister of New Zealand. She is the third female prime minister New Zealand has had. New...
View ArticleFamous female spies
A selection of female spies who risked their lives to enter enemy territory and gain information or aid spy networks. Nancy Wake. Born in New Zealand, Wake was in France at the start of WWII. She...
View ArticleFamous Outlaws
A list of Famous Outlaws who committed numerous crimes and went on the run from the law. Billy The Kid (1859 – 1881) It is said that Henry McCarty who took the nickname ‘Billy the Kid’ killed 21...
View ArticleFamous spies
Famous spies who operated in secret passing intelligence to different governments. Includes the exotic dancer Mata Hari and the unassuming, chain-smoking Spanish double agent ‘Garbo’ who played a key...
View ArticleFacts about the extraordinary life of Joan of Arc
Joan of Arc is a national heroine of France, who came from very humble surroundings to inspire the Dauphin of France to drive the British out of the country. She was initially very successful, but...
View ArticlePeople Who Made a Difference in Health Care
People who made a difference in health care, doctors, nurses, research scientists and those who brought in new medicine and techniques which helped save millions of lives. Hippocrates (460 – 377 BC)...
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