Famous Figures
The Most Powerful Women Rulers in History
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Due to the incomplete nature of our historical records, it’s impossible to say when the first female ruler came to power. Some might point to Kubaba, a tavern keeper who supposedly ascended to the throne of Sumer — one of the largest civilizations in ancient Mesopotamia — around 2400 BCE. If the story is true, it would make her arguably the first documented female ruler in human history — but chances are it’s a myth. There’s more evidence to back the claim of Sobekneferu, who reigned as a full pharaoh in ancient Egypt from around ...Read More
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Famous FiguresArticle1635 Life Lessons From Albert Einstein
Most people know Albert Einstein as the face of genius, but there was much more to this famous figure than his groundbreaking work in physics. The German-born, Nobel Prize-winning scientist…
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Famous FiguresFact1Elvis Presley was a natural blond.
The king of rock ’n’ roll’s talent may have come to him naturally, but his signature hairdo didn’t. Elvis Presley was a natural blond who dyed his hair black for…
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Famous FiguresArticle57Which Ancient Philosopher Are You?
Ever wondered which great mind from the ancient world you’d click with at a symposium — or at least, whose philosophy you’d share? While we can’t all spend our days…
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Famous FiguresArticle63I Tried U.S. Presidents’ Favorite Breakfasts and Here’s the Winner
If you’re anything like me, you probably have a usual order at your local breakfast spot. Some folks opt for scrambled eggs and bacon, while others go for pancakes drenched…
