Who Did We Most Admire? (cover story)Lists the persons people most admired in 1898, 1948 and 1986. Percentage who chose politicians, moral leaders and generals in 1898; Decline in the number of people who chose historical figures in 1948; Preponderance of entertainers in the 1986 list....
Also ranks #8 on Historical Figures Who Lived A Lot Longer Than You Thought Also ranks #18 on The 40 Most Famous Movie Stars of the 1950s, Ranked 576 votes Agree or disagree? Photo: uploaded by sergeybutyrin1 38 Michèle Mercier Michèle Mercier (born 1 January 1939 as Jocelyne Y...
Chadwick Aaron Boseman (November 29, 1976 – August 28, 2020) was an American actor known for his portrayals of real-life historical figures such as Jackie Robinson in 42 (2013), James Brown in Get on Up (2014) and Thurgood Marshall in Marshall (2017), as well as for his portrayal of...
Robertson specialized in playing stern authority figures, and was frequently cast as politicians, both real and imagined, including the president in "Senior Trip," Senator Barry Goldwater in "The Reagans," and Vice President Dick Cheney in "The Path to 9/11." According to Legacy, Robertson di...
Sure, why would anyone consider American historical figures like Thomas Edison more important than David Beckham? Don't be envious of Americans who have achieved something real. Football is not that important. Please get a grip. You're using an operating system so you should thank Bill Gates ...
She banned alcohol from the White House, earning her nickname and setting a precedent for promoting a lifestyle free from intoxicating substances. Lucy’s commitment to simple living and her support for various charitable causes made her a respected and admired figure during her time as First ...
I tried to imagine the figures of the ancient people moving the heavy stones,but it was hard to imagine how they could achieve such incredible work.As I admired the stones up close,I almost imagined myself back in time,standing there,watching the people move the stones. ...
Along with Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo Buonarroti, Raphael is one of the greatest figures of the Renaissance. He began his training in Perugino’s workshop at a very early age, and the influence of his master can be seen in his first works, for example inThe Marriage of the Virgin...
Not only did the wielders of theseswordsmake history by their incredible acts of bravery, but these swords held their own, and protected these historical figures until their last moments. From curved blades to samurai swords, there are a variety of famous swords in history that should be talked...
The painting, by an openly gay artist, depicts the emotional life of gay men – a rare theme in artwork at such a price point. It was one of the most admired paintings at Mr Hockney’s retrospective at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. ...