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Charles Boycott's refusal to lower rents in 1880 led to his social and economic ostracization, inspiring the term "boycott" for protest.

Marcus Aurelius, Stoic emperor of Rome, led with wisdom but left a reckless heir. His Meditations remain a guide to virtue and resilience.

Savinien de Cyrano de Bergerac was a 17th-century French writer, soldier, and duelist, best known today as the inspiration for Edmond...

Nicholas Owen, a Jesuit martyr, built secret priest holes to hide clergy in Tudor England—his genius saved lives, but cost him his own.

Hugo’s influence extended beyond books and politics—he was deeply invested in humanitarian causes. He championed the abolition of the death

On February 24, 2008, Fidel Castro, the long-time leader of Cuba and it's communist government, officially stepped down as President and...

Portrait of Dido Elizabeth Belle (1761-1804) Dido Elizabeth Belle (June 1761 – July 1804) was a remarkable woman of the 18th century,...

Vannozza dei Cattanei was one of the most influential women of the Italian Renaissance because of her close ties to the Borgias

Giacomo Casanova was an Italian adventurer, writer, and infamous libertine, best known for his scandalous romantic escapades.

Caterina Sforza was a formidable figure of the Italian Renaissance, known for her intelligence, political acumen, and unwavering resilience.