Before the golden age of piracy ended in 1720, there was just enough time for these two murderous women to stalk the seas around the Caribbean more
The man behind Benedict Arnold's infamous betrayal of the US was the most popular British soldier of his time more
In 1838 an unassuming young woman shot to fame for her heroics after a passenger ship was smashed to pieces off the north-eastern coast of England. more
The 'lady with the lamp' who has saved millions of lives with her focus on hygiene in hospitals more
The Queen of France and England who forged connections with anyone who was anyone in 12th century Europe. more
A fighting champion who overcame slavery and prejudice to win respect in Georgian Britain more