In 2016 the world said a sad but fond farewell to many historically significant men and women. This Time magazine video celebrates the lives of some of these individuals in their own words. As you watch this film and ponder the lives of these and other people you have admired and loved, take to heart the following immortal words of poet Alfred Lord Tennyson:
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Andre Rieu's Haunting Performance: The Godfather Theme
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How Islam Separated Into Sunni and Shia: The Full Story
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Looking at a 100 Years of High School Fashions...
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18 Moments of History that Shed Light On Different Times
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The Incredible Differences Between North and South Korea
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12 Beautiful Plants That Will Transform Your Windows
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10 Richest People From History You Should Know About
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How Are Men and Women Different? A Few Good Examples
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The 1950s may not have been as idyllic as we have been made to believe.
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20 Mind-Blowing Facts That Sound Completely Made Up
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Was The First Famous War Photo in History Staged?
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These Women Were the First EVER Supermodels in History
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How to Approach an Unfamiliar Dog Safely
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These 14 Photos Are All Remarkable For Different Reasons
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Rock On with This 'Eye of the Tiger' Drum Solo Act
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Here Are 18 Rare Photos You Won't Find In History Books
These are the RAREST vintage photos ever...
Travel Back in Time With These Rare Moments From History...
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These 6 People Have an IQ Higher Than Einstein!
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History vs. Hollywood: The Real Voyagers of the Titanic
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This Video is a Must for All History Buffs!
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This Man Has Taken Refuge in an Airport for 19 Years
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This Famous Speech is Still Amazing Today!
One of the greatest speeches ever made, for the love of freedom, the love of human beings.
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How Clean Are Hotel Rooms, Really? Find Out the Answer!
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