These highly revered women are regarded in the Christian Tradition as having communicated with the divine and they left behind writings and art that detailed their experiences.

Billie Burke, actress and philanthropist, was the star of stage and screen in the golden age of Hollywood. The original Glinda the Good Witch had a very tumultuous early life, but ultimately rose above the noise to achieve great success on film and on Broadway.

Belisarius was Emperor Justinian's 'tip of the spear' while the Emperor rebuilt the Roman Empire in the West.

During WWII, the Americans established a unique tactical deception unit for regular deployment that became known as the “Ghost Army.”

The Remittance Men were often the younger sons of wealthy British families, who were sent to Canada to make their way in the world.

A community activist and co-founder of the Brixton Black Women’s group, Olive Morris dedicated her life to advocating for others.

During WWII, Operation Mincemeat fooled the Nazis and paved the way for the Allied Mediterranean Invasion.

In 1891, the British made contact with the Akwaete people, only to mysteriously leave the area in 1902. Why?

A controversial letter said to be written by Abraham Lincoln to a widow who had lost sons in the Civil War is central to Saving Private Ryan

Of Chinese descent, James Wong Howe pioneered cinematic techniques and was nominated for 16 Academy Awards, winning twice for cinematography

This ancient Indian practice is thousands of years old. The history of hair oiling goes beyond the current beauty trend.

Mary Anning help to found the early science of paleontology, defying the odds and creating a remarkable legacy of firsts.

De Soto's legacy is one of plunder. Using primary sources about the "Lady of Cofitachequi," learn about the plunder of NA indigenous peoples

The Putnam Lodge in Cross City, Florida has a long and historic past. A microhistory about a local treasure.

Operation Fortitude was a multi-pronged Allied operation that successfully misdirected the Axis powers in WWII in the run-up to D-Day.