Autobiography

President Kennedy was born on May 29, 1917, in Brooklin, Massachusetts (a suburb of Boston). He had eight siblings: Joseph Jr., Rosemary, Kathleen, Eunice, Patricia, Robert F., Jean, Edward M., and “Ted”. As the Kennedy children matured, their parents emphasized the importance of cultivating their own talents and interests. While family loyalty was valued, there […]

MMTI INTRODUCTION Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727), widely hailed as one of the most brilliant scientific minds in history, was a renowned mathematician and physicist. Born in Woolsthorpe, near Grantham in Lincolnshire, Newton attended school there before enrolling at Cambridge University in 1661. In 1669, he became a Fellow of Trinity College and was appointed the […]

William Shakespeare, born in 1564 in Stratford, England, was the son of John Shakespeare, a tradesman and Alderman of Stratford. William, the eldest son and third child among eight, was baptized on April 26th, 1564. He went to Stratford Grammar School for his early education, but there is limited knowledge about his life until he […]

“For the most wild, yet most homely narrative which I am about to pen, I neither expect nor solicit belief. Mad indeed would I be to expect it . . . Yet, mad am I not – and very surely do I not dream. But tomorrow I die, and to-day I would unburthen my soul.” […]

Born on January 19th, 1736 in Greenock, James Watt had a notable influence on the Industrial Revolution. At fifteen years old, he embarked on the study of Philosophy, akin to present-day physics. Additionally, he engaged in diverse chemical experiments and crafted remarkable inventions that astounded his peers, such as an electronic apparatus. In 1755, he […]

It was a glorious April 4th evening as Martin Luther King and hundreds of followers were gathering for a civil rights march. Many cheered on as the civil rights leader graciously out step on the second floor balcony of the Motel Lorraine. Roaring cheers rose from the crowd rose up as Martin Luther King stand […]

Tupac Shakur 1971-1996 Born: June 16, 1971 in New York, New York, United States Died: September 13, 1996 in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Ethnicity: African American Occupation: Rap Musician, Musician, Actor “Don’t shed a tear for me … / I ain’t happy here / I hope they bury me and send me to my […]

William Blake was born in 1757 in London, the third son of a hosier. Despite growing up in a poor household, he developed a deep understanding and appreciation for literature, particularly the Bible, Milton, and Greek and Latin classics. Living in a city that greatly influenced his work, he portrayed London as both a nightmare […]

Nathan Bedford Forrest, born on July 13, 1821 in Bedford County, Tennessee, was the son of blacksmith William Forrest and Marian Beck Forrest. Tragically, when Nathan was just 16 years old, his father passed away, leaving him with the responsibility of providing for his family. Despite his lack of formal education, Nathan initially worked as […]

Saddam Hussein, a key figure in the revolutionary Ba’ath Party, played an essential role in the 1968 coup that brought the party to power. He effectively managed internal conflicts within the government and armed forces as vice president under General Ahmed Bakr, ensuring no potential uprisings occurred. Moreover, Iraq witnessed rapid economic growth during the […]

Mariah Carey, a legendary diva from New York, has achieved unparalleled success with her chart-topping hits spanning over two decades. She shattered records previously held by music icons like the Beatles and Elvis Presley. Notably, her concerts have witnessed remarkable growth in scale, consistently selling out venues across the globe. Her immense prosperity allows her […]

An engineer by training, Gustave Eiffel designed some of the finest and most recognized structures in the world today. Specializing in metal structural work, Eiffels accomplishments range from the Nice observatory to the Statue of Liberty. His brilliant career was marred only by the fraudulent charges brought on during the construction of the Panama Canal. […]

Glenn Miller and the Swing/Big Band Era Glenn Miller, born on March 1, 1904 in Clarinda Iowa, was a highly influential musician who led the most popular big band in the world from 1939 to 1942. His orchestra, which is considered the most beloved of the swing-era, achieved tremendous success across various melodic music genres. […]

Most people know of Mary Shelley as the writer of Frankenstein and the wife of the poet Percy Bysshe Shelley. However, she was far more than that, and parts of her life were just as dramatic and tragic, if not more so, than her famous gothic novel. Mary’s parents were themselves well-known in English society […]

Biography of Niccolo Machiavelli Niccolo Machiavelli was born in Florence on 3 May 1469 during a time of great political activity in Italy. His first role in political affairs came at the young age of twenty-nine when the ruling regime of Savonrola fell from power in his native city. Though he had no previous administrative […]

Professor Seyyed Hossein Nasr, an esteemed authority on Islamic science and spirituality, currently holds the position of University Professor of Islamic Studies at George Washington University. He has authored numerous books including Man and Nature: the Spiritual Crisis of Modern Man (Kazi Publications, 1998), Religion and the Order of Nature (Oxford, 1996), and Knowledge and […]

Elizabeth I was the princess born to King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. On Sunday, the seventh of September, 1533, the little Princess was born, bringing with her an unforeseen future. Her arrival brought disappointment to her father and turmoil for her mother and followers. For years, Henry’s main goal had been to have a […]

Joe DiMaggio, born on November 25, 1914, is celebrated as one of the greatest baseball players ever. He holds various records, such as the longest winning streak in Major League Baseball history lasting 56 games. Despite being raised by impoverished Italian immigrants, DiMaggio became an iconic figure in America. His parents were Giuseppe Paolo DiMaggio […]

Ty Cobb, the greatest baseball player to have ever lived, was also incredibly influential on other players. Throughout the 20s, Ty Cobb made a significant impact on the sport. This article aims to demonstrate his importance by providing examples of his unwavering determination as a player. Despite facing personal challenges, Ty Cobb achieved great success […]

Sir Alexander Fleming was born in Lochfield near Darvel in Ayrshire, Scotland on August 6th, 1881. He attended Louden Moor School, Darvel School, and Kilmarnock Academy before relocating to London to pursue studies at the Polytechnic. Following four years of employment in a shipping office, he joined St. Mary’s Medical School at London University where […]

Richard Warren Sears was born on December 7, 1863, in Stewartville, Minnesota. He was the son of James Warren and Eliza A. Sears, both of English ancestory. His father led anything but a happy life. He had failed in his quest for gold during the California Gold Rush of 1849 and was a bitter soldier […]

Singer/actress Lena Horne’s primary occupation was nightclub entertaining, a profession she pursued successfully around the world for more than 60 years, from the 1930s to the 1990s. In conjunction with her club work, she also maintained a recording career that stretched from 1936 to 2000 and brought her three Grammys, including a Lifetime Achievement Award […]