Biography in Context


Search for people in articles and books, based on personal facts such as name, birth and death year, nationality, ethnicity, occupation, and gender.
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Search for people in articles and books, based on personal facts such as name, birth and death year, nationality, ethnicity, occupation, and gender.
Discover the everyday details about past eras that make historical accounts relevant and meaningful.
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Explore key players and the battles they fought to see how they shaped our nation.
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