Our writers profile individuals, some of them overlooked, and explore how they shaped the world as we know it.
'Good King René' is remembered for the chivalry of his words and deeds, despite his numerous setbacks in the cruel arena of medieval politics.
Dreamer, looter, pyromaniac, fantasist, Edward Daniel Clarke brought back from Egypt the single most important find in the history of Egyptology - the Rosetta Stone.
Maria Antonia, Electress of Saxony, was an artistic polymath who helped re-shape elite culture in the Enlightenment age.
The Bordeaux-born teacher and scholar, Decimus Magnus Ausonius, exemplified broad-mindedness. His life offers us a glimpse into the last days of the Roman Empire and the value of t..
All but forgotten, Sid Cara played a pioneering role in French and Algerian politics and left behind a troubled legacy.
Socialite and literary pioneer - Anna de Noailles was a bright star in the firmament of the Parisian Belle Époque.
At a time of moral and political crisis, the medieval poet pioneered a daring and emotive vernacular style which inspired generations of Italian literature.
Stalin's lieutenant oversaw communism in Mongolia, becoming – like his mentor – a ruthless cult-leader.
An artist and occultist at the turn of the century, Moina Mathers’ life is a celebration of female power and radical self-expression.
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