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Frederic Chopin (1810–1849), a Polish-French composer and pianist of the Romantic era, was renowned for his emotive and...read more
Known for his emotionally charged and groundbreaking compositions, including the Ninth Symphony and "Moonlight Sonata,"...read more
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791) was an Austrian composer, prodigy, and prolific musical genius of the Classical era....read more
When a group of New York City Girl Scouts learn that there are no statues of women in Central Park, they are...read more
For decades, Spanish colonists in the Caribbean lived in fear of one man: Henry Morgan. Attacking towns that others would...read more
Storming aboard a government trade ship, Ching Shih and her band of followers demand payment—or else! The traders soon...read more
Charging into battle surrounded by smoking fuses, Blackbeard was a terrifying foe to face! In this action-packed graphic...read more
Agra, India, is home to one of the most famous monuments in the world. The Taj Mahal rises 240 feet over the city, its...read more
Petra is Jordan’s most famous place. This city carved in stone is also one of the most famous archaeological sites in the...read more
High in the Andes Mountains of Peru, a mysterious ruin preserves the story of the Inca people. Machu Picchu holds more...read more