Erich von Stroheim: The Profligate Genius
Erich von Stroheim was an extravagant pioneer of Hollywood filmmaking...
On the Trail of Eliot Ness
In 1920s Chicago, a crusading detective took on America’s toughest gangster and won...
Edgar Degas: Reluctant Rebel
Edgar Degas was an unconventional Impressionist painter with a distinct style...
Val Kilmer: 1959-2025
The celebrated actor appeared in Lucasfilm’s Willow as his career approached world-recognition...
Woodrow Wilson: American Idealist
President Woodrow Wilson had bold intentions for America’s role on the international stage...
From Slavery to Freedom
Viewer discretion is advised. Throughout history, slavery has affected millions, and the struggle against it continues...
Dreaming of Africa: The Life of Frederick Selous
Frederick Selous became a famous hunter in Africa and died while fighting on the continent...
Congo: A Curse of Riches
The African country of Congo is one of the largest with also one of the saddest histories...
Annie Besant: An Unlikely Rebel
A crisis of faith inspired Annie Besant to find a new way to end human suffering...
Sean O’Casey vs. Ireland
Irishman Sean O’Casey became a successful playwright but would leave his home country...
Albert Lin’s Life Comes Full (Great) Circle
A dirt-covered adventurer lifts his face to the sun, smiles, and adjusts his hat...
The Passions of William Butler Yeats
Nobel Prize-winning poet William Butler Yeats was a powerful voice for Ireland...
Gertrude Bell: Iraq’s Uncrowned Queen
Gertrude Bell helped change the future of the Middle East...
George S. Patton: American Achilles
General George. Patton was a dedicated and controversial soldier...
The French Foreign Legion: The World’s Most Legendary Fighting Force
The French Foreign Legion has an unusual origin and attracts a unique mix of recruits...
Kennedy To Exit as Lucasfilm President At the End of the Year?
Star Wars News: Kathleen Kennedy will leave her role as Lucasfilm President by year’s end...
Medicine in the Middle Kingdom
Today, Traditional Chinese medicine is an internationally recognized medical discipline...
Irving Thalberg: Hollywood’s Boy Wonder
Irving Thalberg shaped Hollywood for the business of filmmaking...
Giacomo Puccini: Music of the Heart
Giacomo Puccini wrote beloved operas about ordinary people in extraordinary moments...
The Mystery of Edward Stratemeyer
He created some of the best-loved children’s series, yet many readers have never heard of him...
Louis Armstrong: Ambassador of Jazz
Jazz musician Louis Armstrong became an ambassador of goodwill around the world...
Unquiet Voices: Russian Writers and the State
Beginning in the 19th century, Russian writers challenged state power with their art...
New Guinea: Paradise in Peril
New Guinea is a distinctive country with a complex social structure...
For the People Despite the People: The Ataturk Revolution
One man helped lead the nation of Turkey into existence...
Bryce Dallas Howard on her Connection to Lucasfilm
Director and actor Bryce Dallas Howard practically grew up on film sets...
Marshal Petain’s Fall From Grace
French General Petain was a World War I hero who would commit treason...
Lenin: History Will Not Forgive Us
Vladimir Illich Lenin was a driven and ruthless leader in the Russian Revolution...
Al “Scarface” Capone: The Original Gangster
Few men have captured America’s imagination like Al Capone...
The Best Intentions: The Paris Peace Conference
The 1919 Paris Peace Conference ended a war and set many courses for the future...