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Zheng He is hailed as one of the greatest explorers of all time. He is held by many as the greatest Chinese admiral. While all Zheng He major … [Read more...] about 7 Major Accomplishments of Zheng He

Warren G Harding, the 29th President of the United States, was a senator from Ohio prior to running for presidency. Before becoming a senator, he was … [Read more...] about 6 Major Accomplishments of Warren G Harding

When it comes to the accomplishments of major explorers, there is always going to be some measure of controversy. This is going to depend on how you … [Read more...] about 10 Major Accomplishments of Vasco Nunez de Balboa

Sir Isaac Newton was one of the greatest minds in the history of mankind. He changed the world and our understanding of the world as well as the … [Read more...] about 3 Major Accomplishments of Sir Isaac Newton

Simon Bolivar was a prominent military leader of Venezuela who is best known for spearheading a massive liberation movement uniting six nations … [Read more...] about 3 Major Accomplishments of Simon Bolivar

When one discusses the long, ongoing battle for civil rights in the United States, one has to bring up the life and accomplishments of Ruby Bridges. … [Read more...] about 5 Major Accomplishments of Ruby Bridges

The more you learn about the major accomplishments of Ramses II, the more excited you are likely going to get. When it comes to the major achievements … [Read more...] about 5 Major Accomplishments of Ramses II

Pericles was a Greek statesman and ruled Greece for more than thirty years in the 5th century B.C. Pericles has been credited with many … [Read more...] about 5 Major Accomplishments of Pericles

When we discuss any list of the greatest U.S. Presidents of all time, it is unlikely that Millard Fillmore will be part of the conversation. While … [Read more...] about 5 Major Accomplishments of Millard Fillmore

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born on October 2nd, 1869 in Porbandar, India. This great man inspired many people like Martin Luther King Jr. and John … [Read more...] about 10 Major Accomplishments of Mahatma Gandhi

Joseph Stalin was a Russian dictator that ruled the USSR with an iron hand from 1929, the year he became Lenin’s successor, until his death in 1953. … [Read more...] about 10 Major Accomplishments of Joseph Stalin

Jean Jacques Rousseau was one of the greatest philosophers, pedagogues, linguists and politicians in history. His contributions to politics, law, … [Read more...] about 10 Major Accomplishments of Jean Jacques Rousseau

Many people in history are infamous and yet subjects of great interest. Ivan the Terrible or Ivan IV was one such personality. Born to the lineage of … [Read more...] about 6 Major Accomplishments of Ivan The Terrible

Hernando Cortes was a Spanish conquistador who is most famous for his conquests in Mexico. While it was the age of discovery and many European … [Read more...] about 4 Major Accomplishments of Hernando Cortes

Genghis Khan is one of the most fascinating legends in the history of mankind. He established the Mongol Empire which eventually became the largest … [Read more...] about 5 Major Accomplishments of Genghis Khan

Elizabeth Blackwell was born in Bristol on 3rd February, 1821. Daughter of Samuel and Hannah Blackwell, Elizabeth had a liberal upbringing. Her family … [Read more...] about 8 Major Accomplishments of Elizabeth Blackwell

When we discuss the history of astronomy, we will eventually get around to the greatest astronomers of all time. If you were to make up such a list, … [Read more...] about 5 Major Accomplishments of Copernicus

Benjamin Banneker was an astronomer, mathematician, surveyor, almanac maker and a vocal critic of slavery. His stand against racial discrimination is … [Read more...] about 5 Major Accomplishments of Benjamin Banneker