Biography

Thursday, 11 December 2025

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Napoleon Bonaparte
It is quite common to attribute the introduction of right-hand traffic to Napoleon.
Right-hand traffic was first introduced by Denmark in 1758. At first only in Copenhagen, and from 17 ...
Michelangelo
Michelangelo created several works for the Florence Cathedral.
These included statues for the Piccolomini Altarpiece and twelve statues of the apostles. He was als ...
Marilyn Monroe
Her sudden passing has sprung conspiracy theories.
Some wondered whether Marilyn’s death was linked to her affair with the Kennedy brothers.
Amadeus Mozart
In 1773, Amadeus traveled to Vienna with his father, who sought a better position at the Viennese court.
Unfortunately, the position was not obtained, but Amadeus became acquainted with Haydn and his works ...
Frederic Chopin
On November 5, 1830, Chopin left Poland for good.
During his journey to Paris, Stuttgart,he learned of the fall of the November Rising and suffered a ...
Volodymyr Zelenskyy
The series "Servant of the People" was quickly removed from the schedule of Russian television, having been previously censored.
"Servant of the People" began airing in Russia in 2015, but as early as the first episode, viewers n ...
Ernest Hemingway
Contrary to prevailing legend, Hemingway was not the first person in liberated Paris, nor did he liberate the Ritz Hotel.
While there, he reconciled with Gertrude Stein and visited Pablo Picasso and Sylvia Beach.
William Shakespeare
Over the years, theories have emerged questioning Shakespeare as the author of the works attributed to him.
In 1781, English clergyman James Wilmot, after examining available sources in Stratford, concluded t ...
Peter the Great
Peter the Great is Vladimir Putin's favorite historical figure.
Frederic Chopin
Chopin's relationship with George Sand lasted almost until the last years of the composer's life, ending in 1847.
Chopin greatly outlived this separation, and after leaving Nohant he did not compose any significant works.