José de San MartÃn: The Protector of Peru Who Helped Liberate a Continent
Introduction Few figures in Latin American history have earned as much respect as José de…
James Hoban: The Architect Who Designed the White House
Introduction When people think of the White House, they often think of the presidents who…
Sir Frederick Banting: The Man Who Changed the World with the Discovery of Insulin
Introduction Throughout history, a handful of medical discoveries have dramatically changed the course of human…
The Hero of Nacozari: How Jesús GarcÃa Saved a Town with the Ultimate Sacrifice
Introduction History is filled with extraordinary individuals who placed the lives of others above their…
Hiram Bingham III and Machu Picchu: The Explorer Who Introduced the Lost Inca City to the World
Introduction High in the mist-covered Andes Mountains of Peru lies one of the world's greatest…
Roy Lichtenstein: The Pop Art Pioneer Who Turned Comic Books into Fine Art
Introduction When people think of Pop Art, a few legendary names immediately come to mind.…
Sequoyah: The Cherokee Genius Who Gave His People the Gift of Writing
Introduction Throughout history, a handful of individuals have transformed the future of their people through…
The Empire State Building: The dream was led by businessman John J. Raskob
 Introduction Few buildings in history have captured the world's imagination like the Empire State Building.…
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark: The Epic Expedition That Opened the American West
Introduction Few journeys in history changed a nation as profoundly as the expedition led by…