People
Historical people of interest and the events that have made them famous
John Andre - The Most Valiant Solider You've Never Heard Of
The man behind Benedict Arnold's infamous betrayal of the US was the most popular British soldier of his time more
Grace Darling - Victorian Heroine
In 1838 an unassuming young woman shot to fame for her heroics after a passenger ship was smashed to pieces off the north-eastern coast of England. more
Florence Nightingale
The 'lady with the lamp' who has saved millions of lives with her focus on hygiene in hospitals more
Eleanor of Aquitaine - The Grandmother of Medieval Europe
The Queen of France and England who forged connections with anyone who was anyone in 12th century Europe. more
Bill Richmond - Britain's first black celebrity
A fighting champion who overcame slavery and prejudice to win respect in Georgian Britain more