Howard Hughes was a man whose ambition matched his fortune—and whose inner life was as complex as it was tragic. A record-setting aviator and aviation pioneer, Hughes was also a brilliant inventor, a powerful industrialist, a legendary Hollywood producer, a … Continue reading
Howard Hughes was a man whose ambition matched his fortune—and whose inner life was as complex as it was tragic. A record-setting aviator and aviation pioneer, Hughes was also a brilliant inventor, a powerful industrialist, a legendary Hollywood producer, a … Continue reading
Benjamin Franklin has been called “The First American.” Certainly, no life can compare to his. Benjamin Franklin was one of the most successful businessmen in American history. Although Franklin started his life in poverty, he grew to be phenomenally wealthy. … Continue reading
For centuries, churches rang their bells during storms to “drive away thunder.” It was a deadly mistake. Metal bells in tall towers acted like lightning magnets, and hundreds of bell-ringers were killed across Europe. Faith and ritual became a death … Continue reading
Mark Twain remains one of the most beloved and influential figures in American history. First and foremost, he was a great novelist. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is often called the quintessential American novel—the book that launched modern American literature. … Continue reading