Isaac Asimov was an acclaimed American author, renowned for his prolific contributions to the science fiction and popular science genres.
Oliver Goldsmith was an Anglo-Irish novelist, playwright, and poet who charmed 18th-century Europe with his witty, satirical works.
William Hazlitt was an influential English essayist, critic, and philosopher whose works significantly impacted the Romantic period.
Walter Scott was an American R&B singer and record producer known for his soulful voice and chart-topping hits, shaping the sound of contemporary R&B.
Gypsy Rose Lee was an iconic American burlesque entertainer and actress, known for her wit, intelligence, and striptease performances that revolutionized the industry.
Ban Gu was a renowned Chinese historian, politician, and scholar who authored the historical text "Records of the Grand Historian" during the Han dynasty.
Qian Mu was a renowned Chinese historian, philosopher, and educator, whose works significantly influenced modern Chinese historiography.
Nap Lajoie was a Hall of Fame baseball player, known as one of the greatest second basemen in history, playing for the Cleveland Naps and Philadelphia Athletics.
Jorge Amado was a Brazilian writer renowned for his literary works that captured the essence of Brazilian culture and society.
Curtly Ambrose was a West Indian cricketer who dominated the sport with his exceptional fast bowling skills.
John G. Paton was a Scottish missionary and ethnologist who dedicated his life to spreading Christianity and preserving the culture of the South Sea Islanders.
Raymond Williams was a prominent British cultural critic and literary theorist, whose works significantly shaped the fields of cultural studies and sociology.
Rudolph Valentino was an iconic Italian actor, known for his romantic roles during the silent film era, who captured the hearts of millions with his on-screen charisma and undeniable charm.
Ernst Gombrich was an Austrian-born British art historian, whose influential book "The Story of Art" introduced the world to art history in a captivating and accessible manner.
Karl Kraus was an Austrian satirist, poet, and playwright, known for his incisive critiques of society, culture, and politics.
Ludwig Boltzmann was an Austrian physicist known for his pioneering work in statistical mechanics and the development of Boltzmann's equation.
Raul Hilberg was a distinguished historian and educator, renowned for his groundbreaking work on the Holocaust and the study of genocide.
Gerald Reitlinger was a prominent British historian and author, renowned for his extensive research on the Holocaust and Nazi Germany.
Charles Bean was an Australian lawyer, journalist, and military historian who became the iconic voice of the Australian Imperial Force during World War I.
Richard R. Wright Sr. was an African American educator, entrepreneur, and advocate for minority education, who founded the first African American-owned bank in the United States.
Alceste De Ambris was an Italian syndicalist, nationalist, and anti-fascist activist who played a crucial role in the development of Italian labor movement and political thought.
Edmund S. Morgan was a renowned American historian, known for his impactful contributions to the study and understanding of early American history.
David Herbert Donald was a renowned American historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer, best known for his work on Abraham Lincoln.
Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr. was an esteemed American historian, writer, and advisor to presidents, known for his insightful chronicles of U.S. history and politics.
Samuel Eliot Morison was an American historian, Rear Admiral in the U.S. Navy, and Pulitzer Prize-winning author known for his comprehensive biographies and maritime history works.
Henry David Thoreau was an American philosopher, naturalist, and transcendentalist known for his influential work, "Walden," which advocates for simple living and self-reliance.
Chico Xavier was a renowned Brazilian medium, psychic, and philanthropist who channeled the spirits of deceased individuals, producing over 400 books on spiritualism and philosophy.
Manto was a Pakistani writer, playwright, and author known for his powerful and provocative short stories that addressed societal issues.
Jalaluddin Suyuti was a renowned Islamic scholar, historian, and jurist who made significant contributions to the fields of Qur'anic exegesis, hadith, and Islamic law.
Ibn Abd Rabbih was a prominent Andalusian scholar and writer, known for his literary works and contributions to Islamic culture.
William L. Shirer was an American journalist and author, renowned for his work as a war correspondent and chronicling of the rise of Adolf Hitler in Europe.
Anton Delvig was a prominent Russian Romantic poet known for his lyrical and patriotic works, who played a significant role in the development of Russian literature.
Lola Montez was an Irish-born dancer, actress, and courtesan who captivated European royalty with her fiery persona and scandalous lifestyle.
Louis Mountbatten was a British naval officer, statesman, and the last Viceroy of India, instrumental in orchestrating its independence and partition.
Thurston Dart was a renowned English harpsichordist, fortepianist, and conductor who significantly contributed to the revival of early music.