A biography is the story of a person’s life, told by someone else. It’s fascinating to know details about a person’s birthplace, early childhood, education, including their work experience. Most importantly, we learn about their rich history and the interesting ways they continue to make a difference in our lives today.
“When you write biographies, whether it’s about Ben Franklin or Einstein, you discover something amazing: They are human.” – Walter Isaacson, American writer and biographer
Louis Armstrong, an American Jazz trumpeter, was a talented musician, singer, bandleader, soloist, and film star. Today, we know him as one of the founding fathers of Jazz, a type of music with many unique features, one important being improvisation. With Louis… Read More ›
Tesla, engineer and physicist genius, made remarkable steps forward in the field of science. He is known as an exemplary “mad scientist” that lit the world with his mind. TopTenz. “Top 10 Greatest Inventions by Nikola Tesla” YouTube, Jul 21, 2015…. Read More ›
In March 24, 1874, Erich Weisz was born to a Jewish family in Budapest, Hungary. Erich was one of seven children with a HUMBLE upbringing. The Weisz family IMMIGRATED to the United States when Erich was four years old. From the age… Read More ›
How did Camille Pissarro make a difference in the art world? What curiosities can we learn about this painter and his work? As a young Jewish and French boy in the 1830’s, Camille lived in a Danish colony of St…. Read More ›
The defending NBA Slam Dunk Champion of 1986 was Dominique Wilkins. Like many spectators, Dominique had never seen Spud Webb dunk before. Spud’s listed height of 5’7” compared to Dominique’s height of 6’8″ looked almost impossible to challenge. Despite being… Read More ›
Meet the band Echosmith. This American indie pop band from Los Angeles, California has reason to celebrate. They were recently named one of the “100 Bands You Need to Know” by Alternative Press. Plus, they performed in the 2013 Vans… Read More ›
Georges Braque is a quite and talented soul. People that knew Braque mention how often he “dedicated to quiet periods in his studio rather than to being a personality in the art world” (ArtStory, 2014). Despite his humble personality, he… Read More ›
What would your friends say if they were asked what is the most interesting thing about you? Would they comment on your cleverness, kindness or your imagination? In Keith’s case, his friends noticed the smirks, the roll of his eyes… Read More ›
Today, Vincent van Gogh is known for his talent as a painter. According to biographers, Vincent showed little creative potential as a child. It’s also noted that Vincent had a “well-respected art teacher” but he didn’t show much creativity as… Read More ›
