Gilberto Rodríguez Orejuela
Gilberto Rodríguez Orejuela, born on January 30, 1939, hails from Mariquita, Tolima. Growing up in a humble household, his father pursued his passion for painting while his mother dedicated her time to managing their home. Seeking enhanced employment prospects, the family relocated to Santiago de Cali when Gilberto was just Continue Reading
Charlemagne
Charlemagne, also known as Charle the Great, was born on April 2, 742, in Aachen, a city in western Germany that sits on the border with Belgium and the Netherlands. His father, King Pepin the Short, took control of the kingdom in 751 after defeating the last Merovingian king. Charlemagne Continue Reading
Urban II
Urban II, also known by his birth name Odón de Chantillón, was a key figure in promoting the Crusades. Born in Chantillón Sur Mane, France, he hailed from a noble French family. Urban II felt a strong calling towards the church from an early age, leading him to pursue his Continue Reading
Archimedes
Archimedes of Syracuse, a remarkable figure in ancient times, is widely regarded as one of the most profound scholars. Hailing from Sicily, this Greek genius was born around 287 BC and lived until approximately 212 BC, making him about 75 years old at the time of his passing. Renowned for Continue Reading
Elizabeth I of England
The king had a strong yearning to father a son, which led him to remarry for the third time with Jane Seymour. Their union finally brought the long-awaited male heir that he had hoped for. While this was a moment of joy for Henry and Jane, it had a devastating Continue Reading
Elizabeth II of England
Elizabeth II, born on April 21, 1926, is the reigning Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Born in the vibrant city of London, England, she goes by her given name Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor. Her father, George VI, ascended the throne in 1936 after her Continue Reading
Osama Bin Laden
In 1968, a devastating helicopter accident claimed the life of Osama Bin Laden’s father. At a tender age of thirteen, Osama unexpectedly inherited a colossal sum of eighty million dollars. With this unexpected fortune, he pursued his educational endeavors in the field of engineering at the prestigious University of Jeddah. Continue Reading
Benedetto Croce
Benedetto Croce, the philosopher, historian, and literary critic, was a prominent figure in liberalism. Born in Pescasseroli, Italy, he grew up in a wealthy and liberal family. Despite receiving a Catholic education in a school attended by the elite of Neapolitan society, he declared himself an atheist at the age Continue Reading
Georges Duby
Georges Duby, a renowned historian born in Paris, France on October 7, 1919, was an expert in the field of medieval history. His work focused on various aspects such as agrarian history and artistic-cultural history, exploring these themes from a sociological perspective. After completing his studies in Letters, he went Continue Reading
Lucifer
Lucifer, also known as Luzbel or Satan, is a prominent character in Christian folklore. In this tradition, he is portrayed as a fallen angel who initially served as God’s adversary and tempter. The name “Lucifer” has origins in Latin and originally meant “bearer of light.” Interestingly, it was also used Continue Reading