Biography
A Dream of Freedom: The allure of 'Into the Wild' by Jon Krakauer
"Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer follows Chris McCandless, a young man who, driven by idealism, rejected societal norms to live a solitary life in the Alaskan wilderness.
Steve Jobs: The Life, Time and Vision
Author Walter Isaacson first met Steve Jobs in 1984. Isaacson interviewed him more than 3 dozen times, including the final years of his life. He also interviewed Jobs' friends, family and colleagues in order to write his biography. Here is a brief history of Steve Jobs:
Who was Queen Elizabeth II
Elizabeth Alexandra Mary was the queen of the United Kingdom from 1952 until her death in 2022. She reigned for just over 70 years, the longest in British history. She is succeeded by her eldest son Charles III.
India's Youngest President: Droupadi Murmu
On July 25, 2022 India elected Droupadi Murmu - their youngest president ever, at age 64. She is the second woman ever to hold the position, after Pratibha Patil (2007-2012). She is also the first President of India from the indigenous scheduled tribe, Santal.
Top 10 Most Popular Episodes of The Joe Rogan Experience
10) #1554 - Kanye West - Oct 24, 2020: Kanye West is a rapper, record producer, fashion designer, and current independent candidate for office in the 2020 United States Presidential Election.
Educated with Dr. Andrew Israel Ross
Dr. Andrew Ross is Assistant Professor of History at Loyola University. He shared perspectives on "Educated" by Tara Westover on the Book Insights podcast. Here are some of his insights:
10 Moments & Phrases That Made Theo Von a Household Name
Theo Von is a talented comedian, actor, and podcaster. With sold-out shows, critically acclaimed comedy specials, and a popular podcast, he has a huge following and is one of the most successful and influential entertainers of this generation. Here are 10 of his defining moments:
Top 10 Most Popular Episodes of The Moth Podcast
10) The Moth Presents Elna Baker: Yes Means Yes? | 234,636 views | Oct 21, 2011: A young woman recounts the difficulty of being a Mormon in New York City. Elna Baker is a writer and comedian, whose book The New York Regional Mormon Singles Halloween Dance was published...
Olivia Newton John's Top 10 Biggest Hit Singles
10) Heart Attack | 1982 | Peaked at no. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 | 50,000+ Copies Sold
Fact vs. Fiction in Baz Luhrmann's Elvis
Baz Luhrmann's 2022 biopic Elvis stirred hearts (and hips!) as he delved into the life and times of the King of Rock & Roll. Biographer and music journalist Alanna Nash spoke with Variety to clarify what's fact and what's fiction from the film. Read on 👇
Who was Marilyn Monroe?
Marilyn Monroe was born in Los Angeles, California as Norma Jeane Mortenson on June 1, 1926. Her mother Gladys was mentally and financially unprepared for a baby, so Monroe spent most of her childhood in foster homes and orphanages.
From Augustine to Michelle Obama: The evolution of autobiography
Biography is a written narrative of an individual’s life. It often (but not always) starts with the subject’s birth, early years, and death. It’s more than just a list of things that happened to someone - it addresses how the person reacted and was influe
Leonardo Da Vinci: Everything You Need to Know
Walter Isaacson’s richly illustrated 600-page book tracks Leonardo da Vinci’s astonishing advances in art and technology that helped power Europe’s cultural rebirth. It also brings da Vinci the man to life, revealing the ways he was both ahead and of his time.
Top 10 Most Popular Episodes of REAL ONES podcast with Jon Bernthal
10) Alfred "Goat" Brown and Sebastian "Bamm Bamm" Richardson | May 12, 2022 | 18k views: In the next few episodes I’m bringing you to Shreveport Louisiana. Over the last ten years the folks down there have become my family, the city has become my hear
Top 10 Most Popular Episodes of Full Send Podcast
10) Jun 9, 2022 | 3.8m views | Post Malone on His Relationship with Justin Bieber & Preparing for the End of the World!
Top 10 Most Watched Impaulsive Episodes with Jake Paul
10) The Time Mr. Beast Almost Died - EP. 291 - Sep 7, 2021 - 5.5m views: YouTube’s most generous creator, MrBeast, joins the boys to discuss escaping death behind the wheel and spending $4,000,000 per month on his videos💰
Who is Jimmy Savile - Britain's most prolific sex offender?
In April of 2022 Netflix released a docuseries titled "Jimmy Savile: A British Horror Story". If you are unfamiliar with who Jimmy Savile is, here's everything you need to know about the man called "Britain's most prolific sex offender". @