Category: Biography

There are many types of martial arts which include karate, taekwondo, and jiu-jitsu, among others; but they all have special applications. For you to be a master, you must be able to have detailed knowledge of the applications of each element. Doug Marcaida is an American martial artist who has shown great impact in the…

Ken Elton Kesey was born on September 17, 1935 in La Junta, Colorado. Growing up, Kesey was involved in wrestling and football. He received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Oregon in 1957 and married his high school sweetheart, Norma Faye Haxby, in 1956. He had three kids and one daughter in 1966 with…

Bobby Jones is a selfless hometown sports legend. He won tournaments for his dad and the people of Atlanta, became a lawyer for his grandfather, and retired from golf for his wife and family before doing anything for himself. Bobby struggles on his journey to sports immortality but finds a way to persevere over each…

Andrew was the youngest of four children to Mary Anne Schillaci Modesto Cunanan. He grew up very intelligent and constantly praised, by his father, and being given anything he wanted (Andrew Cunanan Biography, n.d.). His brother even stated to ABC News that “He was my father’s pride and joy”(Inside the mind of the serial killer…

Table of contents Early Life Marriage Akbar and Orthodox Islam Death Akbar was born on October 15, 1542 in Umarkot, India, and move toward becoming lord at age 14, Akbar the Great started his military successes under the tutelage of an official before asserting majestic power and extending the Mughal Empire. Known as much for…

Table of contents The Early Life and Family Background of Marco Polo Marco Polo’s Extraordinary Travels and Encounters The Legacy of Marco Polo Conclusion Works Cited Marco Polo, a name synonymous with exploration and adventure, stands as one of history’s most celebrated figures. His remarkable journey along the Silk Road in the 13th century not…

Who is Agatha Christie? Agatha Christie is one of the most successful crime novelists and theater writers of the 20th century. Agatha Christie’s shy life led her to a world of fantasy and has helped her to evoke many personalities, including famous detective such as Hercule Poirot and Miss Marble. Agatha Christie’s history is full…

It is likely at some point in most individuals lives, they have been exposed to the books “The Cat in the Hat” or “Green Eggs and Ham”. These literary pieces are read to most students within their educational classroom experience at least once in their life. These were just a few of many great books…

Ruth Landes was an American Anthropologist who revolutionized the way in which the relationship between culture and power structures were studied in the field of Anthropology. Landes contributed immensely to the understanding of various cultures; this culminated in her book, The City of Women, a work that has since been translated into Portuguese and praised…

Peter Kurten was born in May 26,1883.During Peter Kurten childhood was beaten up by his father everyday in front of his brothers and mother. Peter Kurten’s dad was a alcoholic, which was the reasoning for leading him to beat up Peter and his mother. Peter claims that his life was ruined by sexual violence at…