Edward Gibbon was an English historian and scholar best known for his monumental work, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire.
Simone Weil was a French philosopher, mystic, and political activist, whose profound writings on social justice, spirituality, and labor rights continue to inspire.
Tim Russert was an influential American journalist, television host, and political analyst, best known for his work on NBC's "Meet the Press.
Gwen Ifill was an acclaimed American journalist, author, and television newscaster, best known for her work on PBS NewsHour and moderating national presidential debates.
Betty Friedan was a prominent American writer and activist, best known for her groundbreaking book 'The Feminine Mystique' which helped spark the second wave of the women's movement.
Beryl Markham was a pioneering British-Kenyan aviator, adventurer, and memoirist who broke records and boundaries in the world of aviation.
Bernard Bailyn was an American historian and educator, renowned for his groundbreaking work on colonial American history and the Atlantic world.
Robert Middlekauff, a renowned historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author, is best known for his groundbreaking works on the American Revolution and colonial history.
David Herbert Donald was a renowned American historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer, best known for his work on Abraham Lincoln.
Maurice Herzog was a French alpinist, writer, and politician who led the first successful ascent of Annapurna, the tenth highest mountain in the world, in 1950.
Frederick Lewis Allen was an influential American journalist and historian, best known for his insightful analysis of American society and culture during the early 20th century.