Mysteries24.com»Articles»Ancient World»Historical Figures»Page 2
Ancient ChinaAncient ChinaAncient CivilizationsAncient CivilizationsAncient EgyptAncient EgyptAncient GreeceAncient GreeceArcheologyArcheologyArtifacts and ManuscriptsArtifacts and ManuscriptsAtlantisAtlantisBibleBibleBulgarian TreasuresBulgarian TreasuresDinosaursDinosaursFactsFactsHistorical EventsHistorical EventsHistorical FiguresHistorical FiguresHistory of BulgariaHistory of BulgariaInventions and DiscoveriesInventions and DiscoveriesLegendsLegendsMaya CivilizationMaya CivilizationMythical CreaturesMythical CreaturesMythologyMythologyPrehistoric Humans and AnimalsPrehistoric Humans and AnimalsRoman EmpireRoman EmpireThraciansThraciansVikingsVikingsWorld HistoryWorld History
Historical Figures

Historical Figures

Curious stories and facts about historical figures that have become an integral part of our perceptions of history. Historical figures who have contributed in one direction or another to the development of humanity.
Facebook
Favorites
Twitter
Pinterest
The Death of Edgar Allan Poe - Still a Mystery to this DayThe Death of Edgar Allan Poe - Still a Mystery to this Day
20 Apr.
Truly ironic indeed that the father of detective novels had died under circumstances just as mysterious as those he often wrote about in his stories.
Harry Houdini`s Magic Tricks Still Remain UnexplainedHarry Houdini`s Magic Tricks Still Remain Unexplained
13 Apr.
Harry Houdini is renowned as the greatest illusionist of the 20th century, while some even believed that he was able to communicate with ghosts, that his tricks were the result of dark magic.
The Tragic Story of Pablo Neruda`s Secret DaughterThe Tragic Story of Pablo Neruda`s Secret Daughter
10 Apr.
Chilean poet Pablo Neruda is famous primarily for his brilliant poems but his treatment of his only child was a far cry from the humanity and justice which he called for.
Half a Century After Gagarin`s Death the Mystery Surrounding it RemainsHalf a Century After Gagarin`s Death the Mystery Surrounding it Remains
30 Mar.
Yuri Gagarin died in a plane crash due to poor atmospheric conditions. Or at least that's the official claim. Today, 50 years after the death of the first astronaut, the theories surrounding the event continue to spark controversy.
Stephen Hawking to be Buried by Isaac Newton`s GraveStephen Hawking to be Buried by Isaac Newton`s Grave
23 Mar.
Stephen Hawking's ashes are to be buried in Westminster Abbey. Ergo, one of the greatest minds of our time will find eternal rest near Isaac Newton and Charles Darwin.
Occultist Arthur Conan Doyle, Author of Sherlock Holmes, Talked to GhostsOccultist Arthur Conan Doyle, Author of Sherlock Holmes, Talked to Ghosts
27 Feb.
It's a lesser known fact that writer Arthur Conan Doyle was a passionate spiritualist, who accurately predicted the day of his own death, while his last words were: There is no death! Until we meet again.
The Genius Painter who Died of HungerThe Genius Painter who Died of Hunger
30 Jan.
Nowadays, works by the great Russian painter Chaim Soutine sell for tens of millions of dollars but when he painted Carcass of Beef, the Little Pastry Cook and The Bride, he was so poor he could hardly afford food and clothing.
These Historical Figures Died as a Result of their GluttonyThese Historical Figures Died as a Result of their Gluttony
31 Oct.
Gluttony is indeed one of the 7 deadly sins and in the case of these historical figures it really did prove fatal.
Unexpected Facts about Gustav Klimt`s The KissUnexpected Facts about Gustav Klimt`s The Kiss
07 July
On July 13, we celebrate 155 years since the birth of Austrian symbolist painter Gustav Klimt. He marked the beginning of the so-called Vienna Secession art movement.
The Story of Suleiman the MagnificentThe Story of Suleiman the Magnificent
29 Jan.
During the time of Suleiman, the Ottoman Empire reached its zenith and quickly transformed into a world power. The sultan dictated many new laws for governance in the empire. Schools, mosques and hospitals were built. Art flourished.
The Unique Historical Figure Niccolò MachiavelliThe Unique Historical Figure Niccolò Machiavelli
26 Jan.
Niccolò Machiavelli is a renowned historical figure, remembered over the generations for saying, If a ruler wants to keep his power, the road to this is the use of force and all kinds of lies and deception.
Interesting Facts from the Life of Isabella I of CastileInteresting Facts from the Life of Isabella I of Castile
21 Aug.
Isabella I of Castile was the Catholic queen of Castile and León, who left her mark on her rule over Spain. The fateful decisions she made throughout the years had a centuries-long influence on Spain and Latin America, even until today.
The Unfamiliar and Terrible Side of Christopher ColumbusThe Unfamiliar and Terrible Side of Christopher Columbus
06 July
The personal diaries of explorer Christopher Columbus reveal a criminal hiding behind the legendary figure, who, if he were alive today, would be awaiting the death penalty.

From category

‹›