Vasco da Gama, 1st Count of Vidigueira, was a Portuguese explorer and the first European to reach India by sea. His initial voyage to India was the first to link Europe and Asia by an ocean route, connecting the Atlantic and the Indian oceans and therefore, the West and the Orient. Take a look below…
30 Interesting And Awesome Facts About Frederick II
Frederick II was King of Prussia from 1740 until 1786, which is the longest reign of any Hohenzollern king. His most significant accomplishments during his reign included his military victories, his reorganization of Prussian armies, his patronage of the arts and the Enlightenment in Prussia, and his final success against great odds in the Seven…
30 Awesome And Interesting Facts About Oliver Cromwell
Oliver Cromwell was an English military and political leader. He served as Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland and Ireland from 1653 until his death, acting simultaneously as head of state and head of government of the new republic. Take a look below for 30 more awesome and interesting facts about Oliver Cromwell….
30 Interesting And Fascinating Facts About Mikhail Gorbachev
Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev is a Russian and former Soviet politician. He was the eight and last leader of the Soviet Union, having been General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union from 1985 until 1991. He was the country’s head of state from 1988 until 1991. Take a look below for 30 more…
30 Fascinating And Interesting Facts About Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali, born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr., was an American professional boxer, activist, and philanthropist. He is widely regarded as one of the most significant and celebrated sports figures of the 20th century. From early in his career, Ali was known as an inspiring, controversial, and polarizing figure both inside and outside the ring. Take…
30 Fun And Interesting Facts About Louis Armstrong
Louis Daniel Armstrong was an American trumpeter, composer, singer and occasional actor who was one of the most influential figures in jazz. His career spanned five decades, from the 1920s to the 1960s, and different eras in the history of jazz. Take a look below for 30 more fun and interesting facts about Louis Armstrong….
30 Interesting And Fascinating Facts About Otto I
Otto I was a German king from 936 and Holy Roman Emperor from 962 until his death in 973. He was the oldest son of Henry I the Fowler and Matilda. He inherited the Duchy of Saxony and the kingship of the Germans upon his father’s death in 936. Take a look below for 30…
30 Interesting And Awesome Facts About Harry S. Truman
Harry S. Truman was an American statesman who served as the 33rd President of the United States, taking office upon the death of Franklin D. Roosevelt. A World War I veteran, he assumed the presidency during the waning months of World War II and the beginning of the Cold War. Take a look below for…
30 Awesome And Interesting Facts About Andrew Carnegie
Andrew Carnegie was a Scottish-American industrialist, business magnate, and philanthropist. He led the expansion of the American steel industry in the late 19th century and is often identified as one of the richest people in the world. Take a look below for 30 more awesome and interesting facts about Andrew Carnegie. 1. He became a…
30 Awesome And Interesting Facts About Alfred Hitchcock
Sir Alfred Joseph Hitchcock was an English film director and producer, widely regarded as one of the most influential filmmakers in the history of cinema. Known as “the Master of Suspense,” he directed 53 feature films in a career spanning six decades, becoming as well-known as any of his actors thanks to his many interviews,…