Josiah Wedgewood was a potter, designer and abolitionist who was the first in Europe to industrialise pottery. He was also the...

Sojourner Truth was a women's rights activist and abolitionist, best known for being one of the first Black American women to take a...

⁣⁣ ⁣⁣Judith Wright was a Deaf poet, environmentalist and social activist from Australia. She was a well loved national figure and...

"The Demon Violinist" was the best known virtuoso and composer of his time. He was so talented, many decided that the only explanation...

⁣⁣⁣⁣ The depression era photojournalist and documentary photographer ⁣⁣⁣⁣had a permanent limp and muscle weakness after contracting polio...

⁣⁣⁣⁣ The Origins of Valentine's Day is tricky, particularly when there are 4 different St Valentines. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣If you see Valentine's feet, a...

He was in power from his election in 1932 until his death in office in 1945, after being elected a record 4 times. ⁣⁣(It was a record...