Jean Racine (1639-1699) was a French playwright of the 17th century, and was one of the most significant authors of the century of Louis XIV, along with Pierre Corneille and Molière. . After trying to reconcile his literary aspirations with an ecclesiastical career, he devoted himself entirely to th
Marina Mikhailovna Raskova (Раско́ва Мари́на Миха́йловна, 1912 – 1943) is a Russian pilot who distinguished herself in particular during the Second World War. Enlisted in the Red Army, she founded three all-female aviation regiments, including the 588e NBAP, nicknamed witches of the night by the Ger
King of England from 1509 to 1547, Henry VIII is best known for his complicated relationship with his wives, since he had two executed, and the annulment of his first marriage was the cause of the schism with Rome. Nevertheless, Henry VIII was also the king of an England who had the will to pose as
Kikuyu activist Mary Muthoni Nyanjiru (? – 1922) is known for speaking out against the arrest of Harry Thuku, father of Kenyan nationalism, and for her heroism during protests. British Colony Coming from the Kikuyus people, the majority people in Kenya, Mary Muthoni Nyanjiru was born in Weithaga,