Famous figures

10 Admirable Female Warriors Everyone Should Know About

The stories of these warrior women are worth remembering, as their achievements were as admirable as those of Alexander the Great or Napoleon

15 Inspiring Quotes by Great Minds to Spark Courage in You

To help you reclaim your bravery, here are 15 inspiring and thought provoking quotes by world renowned thinkers of the past and present

Admire Some of History’s Finest Photos Reimagined in Color

We’re incredibly fortunate to be able to see history through vintage photographs, but wouldn’t it be fun to see all these photos in color?

15 Wise Quotes by Famous Figures from the Age of Reason

Inspiring, wise and useful quotes by famous figures from the Age of Reason in history

10 Words We Use Every Day That Shakespeare Made Popular

Shakespeare is believed to have invented 1,700 words, but these 10 should be taken off the list, as he didn't invent, but popularized them.

What Architectural Wonders Looked Like During Construction

Have you ever wondered how some of the greatest architectural wonders of the past few centuries were created? Wonder no more...

Can You See the Faces in These Mind-Bending Paintings?

Portraits by Oleg Shuplyak are special because they are very clever optical illusions. Can you see all the famous figures in these paintings?

Could This Be the First Known Sculpture by Da Vinci?

Art critics believe they found the first ever sculpture by Leonardo da Vinci, which was misattributed to a different author for centuries.

The Beauty of Love & Nature in William Morris’s Poetry

Few people were so talented in many different art styles and techniques as William Morris. More about his art and poetry in this article...

These 11 Quotes Don’t Belong to Those You Think They Do

Surprising quotations that were completely miscredited. Some have commonalities with the supposed authors, while others are completely off...

Alphonse Mucha: Extraordinary Paintings by a Unique Artist

Admire the creative genius of Alphonse Mucha from a series of his paintings, some of which are well-known and others more exclusive to this collection.

The Fascinating Last Words of Famous Historical Figures

Some of the most important figures in world history, along with some of the most notorious, had some fascinating things to say just before they left this world.

Prize Moments in the Lives of World Famous Figures

Here are rare photographs of classic famous figures that have much more to them than just plain old gossip.