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  Kurt Cobain - Becoming a Father (2:17)

Kurt Cobain - Becoming a Father
When Courtney Love gave birth to Frances Bean Cobain, Kurt Cobain began to see a reason to turn his life around.
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  Carol Burnett - "Carrie and Me" (4:19)

Carol Burnett - "Carrie and Me"
Carol Burnett reads from her new book Carrie and Me, a tribute to her late daughter Carrie Hamilton. Excerpted from the audiobook Carrie and Me, read by Carol Burnett. Audio courtesy of Simon & Schuster.
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  Harry Truman - Working with Dwight Eisenhower (2:36)

Harry Truman - Working with Dwight Eisenhower
An inside look at the political relationship between Harry Truman and Dwight D. Eisenhower.
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  Tom Cruise - Early Years (1:50)

Tom Cruise - Early Years
Watch a short video about the early years of actor Tom Cruise.
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  Robert Redford - Early Life (3:15)

Robert Redford - Early Life
Watch a short video about the early life of Hollywood legend Robert Redford.
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  Cary Grant - The Epitome of Grace (1:10)

Cary Grant - The Epitome of Grace
Watch a short video about actor Cary Grant and discover how he left his working class background to become a Hollywood star.
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  Richard Pryor - No Holds Barred (1:13)

Richard Pryor - No Holds Barred
Watch a short video about comedian Richard Pryor and his foul mouthed, no holds barred style.
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  Kurt Cobain - Death and Legacy (2:20)

Kurt Cobain - Death and Legacy
On April 5, 1994, in the guest house behind his Seattle home, Kurt Cobain committed suicide.
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  Kurt Cobain - In Utero (2:18)

Kurt Cobain - In Utero
An inside look into the release and reception of Nirvana's third album, "In Utero."
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  Kurt Cobain - Smells Like Teen Spirit (3:12)

Kurt Cobain - Smells Like Teen Spirit
The release of Nirvana's song "Smells Like Teen Spirit" became a humongous success in a very short period of time.
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  Kurt Cobain - The Birth of Nirvana (3:52)

Kurt Cobain - The Birth of Nirvana
After running away from home at an early age, Kurt Cobain found a friend in Krist Novoselic and the pair would go on to form the famed band, Nirvana.
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  Kurt Cobain - Early Life (2:07)

Kurt Cobain - Early Life
Kurt Cobain was born in Aberdeen, Washington on February 20, 1967 and was exposed to music at a very early age.
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  Charlie Chaplin - The Charming Clown (1:10)

Charlie Chaplin - The Charming Clown
Watch a short video about Charlie Chaplin and his years of filmmaking that charmed audiences around the world.
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  Leonardo da Vinci - A Divine Mind (1:13)

Leonardo da Vinci - A Divine Mind
Watch a short video about Leonardo da Vinci and learn about the many ideas and creations that made by this brilliant artist.
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  Napoleon - The Pursuit of a Wife (1:39)

Napoleon - The Pursuit of a Wife
Napoleon would become the most powerful man in the world, but he couldn't control his calculating high society wife, Joséphine de Beauharnais.
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  Napoleon - The Fall (3:50)

Napoleon - The Fall
Used to being right in almost all his political maneuvers, Napoleon's unraveling was his dogged determination to ruin Great Britain's economy through his Continental System/Blockade policy.
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  Napoleon - Military Beginnings (2:43)

Napoleon - Military Beginnings
Growing up as an underdog from Corsica, Napoleon started showing signs of great military and intellectual promise when he attended military school in France.
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  Napoleon - French Dictator (2:29)

Napoleon - French Dictator
Napoleon took control over the government in a bloodless coup in 1799 and was looked on by the French people as a hero.
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  Mark Twain - The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (3:01)

Mark Twain - The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
In 1884 Mark Twain published The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and furthered his rebellious nature as one of America's premiere authors.
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  Mark Twain - Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant (1:54)

Mark Twain - Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant
One of Mark Twain's most profitable ventures was the New York publishing house he founded and the memoir of Ulysses S. Grant that he published.
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  Mark Twain - Living in San Francisco (1:18)

Mark Twain - Living in San Francisco
In the 1860's, Mark twain lived in San Francisco and was outraged by the treatment of the Chinese people living there.
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  Mark Twain - Early Years (3:41)

Mark Twain - Early Years
Mark Twain's early life in Florida, Missouri served as a great inspiration for his later literary works, including his most famous character, Tom Sawyer.
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  Henry Ford - Political Involvement (2:03)

Henry Ford - Political Involvement
As Henry Ford rose on the national stage he began to speak out about political issues and his opposition to World War I which was going on at the time.
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  Henry Ford - Early Life (2:33)

Henry Ford - Early Life
Born during the years of the Civil War, Henry Ford's fascination with machinery began at an early age.
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  Henry Ford - Automobile Competition (3:25)

Henry Ford - Automobile Competition
The automobile market began to demand change and choices and soon the Model T that had been so popular was put aside by Ford's Model A.
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  Henry Ford - Anti-Semitism (1:16)

Henry Ford - Anti-Semitism
In the 1930's, Henry Ford began publishing anti-semitic remarks through various newspaper outlets he owned across the country.
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  Fred Astaire - Graceful Dancer (1:13)

Fred Astaire - Graceful Dancer
Watch a short video about Fred Astaire and find out who this dynamic dancer called his favorite dance partner.
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  Marie Curie - Radioactive Woman (1:12)

Marie Curie - Radioactive Woman
Watch a short video about Marie Curie and uncover what accomplishments the genius scientist achieved as a female.
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  J. Edgar Hoover - Founder of the FBI (1:11)

J. Edgar Hoover - Founder of the FBI
Watch a short video about J. Edgar Hoover and how this secretive man created an organization that would uncover the secrets of millions.
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  Neil Armstrong - Man on the Moon (1:13)

Neil Armstrong - Man on the Moon
Watch a short video about Neil Armstrong and find out what steps this astronaut took before taking man's first steps on the moon.
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  Richard Pryor - Relationship to Fame (1:01)

Richard Pryor - Relationship to Fame
Actress-Director Rain Pryor talks candidly about her father, comedian Richard Pryor, and his take on being a celebrity.
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  Richard Pryor - Difficult Childhood (1:06)

Richard Pryor - Difficult Childhood
Actress-Director Rain Pryor talks about her father, comedian Richard Pryor, and how his difficult childhood influenced his comedy.
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  Richard Pryor - Comedy Pioneer (1:34)

Richard Pryor - Comedy Pioneer
Actress-Director Rain Pryor talks about how her father Richard Pryor was a comedy pioneer with his raw stand-up performances and honest critiques of race.
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• Richard Pryor - Comedic Influences (1:37)

Richard Pryor - Comedic Influences
Actress-Director Rain Pryor talks about her father Richard Pryor's comedic influences including Charlie Chaplin, Jackie Gleason and Bill Cosby and the comedians who have been inspired by him like Eddie Murphy, Chris Rock and Steve Harvey.
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  Leonardo da Vinci - Mini Biography (3:14)

Leonardo da Vinci - Mini Biography
Leonardo da Vinci began apprenticing under the artist Verrocchio. His best-known works are two of the most famous paintings of all time, the "Mona Lisa" and "The Last Supper."
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  Neil Armstrong - Mini Biography (4:03)

Neil Armstrong - Mini Biography
Neil Armstrong joined the organization that would become NASA in 1962 and was command pilot for his first mission, Gemini VIII, in 1966. He was spacecraft commander for Apollo 11 and the first man to walk on the moon.
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  Albert Einstein - Scientific Hero (1:55)

Albert Einstein - Scientific Hero
Albert Einstein's vision and innovation created a lasting impact on both the world of science and our society. Click "buy Now" to learn more about the authorized Albert Einstein Archives. Video courtesy of Open Road Media.
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  J. Edgar Hoover - Federal Bureau of Investigation (2:02)

J. Edgar Hoover - Federal Bureau of Investigation
J. Edgar Hoover faced many challenges from President Harry S. Truman, the greets of which was Truman's creation of the CIA to diminish the FBI.
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  Ronald Reagan - Re-election (2:55)

Ronald Reagan - Re-election
During his re-election campaign Ronald Reagan faced the ever present issue of his age and the fact that he was the oldest U.S. President ever to be elected.
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  Ronald Reagan - Childhood (4:26)

Ronald Reagan - Childhood
Learn about the childhood of the 40th President of the United States, Ronald Reagan.
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  Ronald Reagan - 1980 Presidential Debate (3:17)

Ronald Reagan - 1980 Presidential Debate
An inside look at the 1980 Presidential debate between then President Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan.
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  Napoleon - Strategic Genius (3:45)

Napoleon - Strategic Genius
Like Alexander the Great before him, Napoleon's strategic genius lead his armies to victory.
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  Napoleon - Final Exile (2:45)

Napoleon - Final Exile
Learn about the final time Napoleon was exiled to the island of St. Helena.
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  Napoleon - The Arc de Triomphe (2:31)

Napoleon - The Arc de Triomphe
Learn about the origin of one of France’s most notable icons, the Arc de Triomphe and it's connection to Napoleon.
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  Wolfgang Mozart - A Natural Virtuoso (1:11)

Wolfgang Mozart - A Natural Virtuoso
Wolfgang Mozart was known as a musical prodigy that mastered several styles of music during the 18th century. Witness his growth into one of the greatest composers of all time.
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  Albert Einstein - Scientific Hero (1:55)

Albert Einstein - Scientific Hero
Albert Einstein's vision and innovation created a lasting impact on both the world of science and our society. Click "Buy Now" to learn more about the authorized Albert Einstein Archives. Video courtesy of Open Road Media.
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  Barack Obama - Mini Biography (5:04)

Barack Obama - Mini Biography
Born in Honolulu, Barack Obama went on to become President of the Harvard Law Review. In 2008, he was elected President of the United States, becoming the first African-American commander-in-chief.
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  Eminem - Interscope Records (2:37)

Eminem - Interscope Records
In 1997 at the Rap Olympics a mysterious fan approached Eminem and asked for his demo tape. This fan turned out to be an intern at Interscope records who would later get the tape into the hands of legendary rapper Dr. Dre.
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  Eminem - Slim Shady (2:31)

Eminem - Slim Shady
Despite becoming a fixture in the Detroit music scene, Eminem’s recording career was off to a slow start. From this challenge the hip-hop alter ego Slim Shady was born.
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  Eminem - Getting Into Rap (2:42)

Eminem - Getting Into Rap
After facing a rough childhood, teenager Marshall Mathers found a voice in the world of rap and hip-hop. Here he would also find his first real friend, a fellow rapper named Proof.
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  Eminem - Childhood (2:29)

Eminem - Childhood
As a child, rapper Eminem faced a troubled family life and a transient one as he and his mother, Debbie Nelson, moved from place to place across the Midwest.
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  Ronald Reagan - Full Biography (45:55)

Ronald Reagan - Full Biography
Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the United States was a man who people loved or hated. His detractors saw him as a front man for wealthy interests, his advocates saw him as the leader who revitalized the American economy.
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  Kurt Cobain - Mini Biography (3:48)

Kurt Cobain - Mini Biography
Kurt Cobain received a guitar for his 14th birthday and music became his all-consuming passion. He formed his band, "Nirvana," with his friends and their song "Smells Like Teen Spirit" became a grunge anthem.
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  Barack Obama - America's First African-American President (2:40)

Barack Obama - America's First African-American President
On November 4th, 2008, Barack Obama was elected President, making him the first African-American President of the United States. His victory made a powerful statement about how far the country has come on the issue of race.
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  Pablo Picasso - Birth (0:57)

Pablo Picasso - Birth
On October 25, 1881, painter Pablo Picasso was born in Malaga, Spain, and would go on to become one of the founders of Cubism and one of the most influential artists of all time.
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  Pablo Picasso - Guernica (0:59)

Pablo Picasso - Guernica
Picasso's most political work, "Guernica," is a reaction to the bombings of the Spanish village by German and Italian forces during the Spanish Civil War.
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  Pablo Picasso - Paintings (0:59)

Pablo Picasso - Paintings
Watch a short video about Pablo Picasso, whose influence spans every aspect of 20th Century Art. He created enough works to fill several museums, and his paintings were concerned more with creating new forms than imitating life.
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  Helen Keller - First Meeting the Miracle Worker (0:57)

Helen Keller - First Meeting the Miracle Worker
On March 3rd, 1887, Anne Sullivan arrived at the Keller's home in Alabama to work with their deaf and blind daughter, Helen. Through their work together, Helen Keller would go on to become one of the most influential people in history.
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  Helen Keller - Taught by Anne Sullivan (1:08)

Helen Keller - Taught by Anne Sullivan
Helen Keller lost her sight and hearing when she was only 19 months old. With the help of her teacher, Anne Sullivan, she learned to read and speak.
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  Leonardo da Vinci - Mona Lisa (0:00)

Leonardo da Vinci - Mona Lisa
In the year, 1503 Leonardo da Vinci returned to Florence and began a portrait that would become one of the most famous works of art of all time.
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  Leonardo da Vinci - Legacy (0:00)

Leonardo da Vinci - Legacy
While Leonardo da Vinci is well-remembered for his paintings, it was perhaps his notebooks that have the greatest impact on the modern world.
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  Leonardo da Vinci - Notebooks (0:00)

Leonardo da Vinci - Notebooks
Da Vinci kept a countless number of thoughts in his notebooks, which spanned subjects such as architecture, the sciences, engineering and weaponry but very little regarding his personal life.
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  Leonardo da Vinci - Painting The Last Supper (0:00)

Leonardo da Vinci - Painting The Last Supper
Leonardo da Vinci turned what was intended to be a modest wall decoration into a revolutionary artistic composition of The Last Supper.
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  Leonardo da Vinci - Analyzing The Last Supper (0:00)

Leonardo da Vinci - Analyzing The Last Supper
Historians analyze the historical basis for the story of the Last Supper as depicted in Dan Brown’s novel, "The Da Vinci Code."
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  Albert Einstein - Theory of Relativity Proven Correct (0:00)

Albert Einstein - Theory of Relativity Proven Correct
In 1919, a Solar Eclipse occurred, giving Einstein the ability to prove his Theory of Relativity correct.
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  Albert Einstein - Father of the Atomic Age (0:00)

Albert Einstein - Father of the Atomic Age
The rising threat of the Nazi party forced Einstein to abandon his pacifist principles and write a letter to President Roosevelt that triggered the the Manhattan Project.
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  Albert Einstein - Nazi Germany (0:00)

Albert Einstein - Nazi Germany
With Hitler on the rise, Einstein and his family fled their native Germany and emigrated to America in 1932.
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  Albert Einstein - Legacy (0:00)

Albert Einstein - Legacy
Albert Einstein was a man who rewrote the laws of physics, campaigned for international peace and faced great failures in his personal life.
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  Albert Einstein - First Love (0:00)

Albert Einstein - First Love
In 1896, Albert Einstein arrived at the Swiss Federal Polytechnic School. Here he discovered the two things that will become major aspects of his life; intellectual freedom and women.
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  Albert Einstein - Einstein vs McCarthy (0:00)

Albert Einstein - Einstein vs McCarthy
As Joseph McCarthy searched for Communists in America, he set his sights on Albert Einstein. Einstein put his reputation on the line in order to stand up for his political beliefs.
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  Albert Einstein - Einstein at Princeton (0:00)

Albert Einstein - Einstein at Princeton
After fleeing Nazi Germany, Einstein settled in Princeton, New Jersey with his family. Soon after, he began to work on his unified field theory.
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  Buzz Aldrin - Revolution Generation (3:10)

Buzz Aldrin - Revolution Generation
Buzz Aldrin talks to Dr. Steve Gillan about why he became an astronaut, his schooling and how president Kennedy's speech about putting a man on the moon inspired him.
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  Mark Twain - Mini Biography (3:19)

Mark Twain - Mini Biography
Hannibal, Missouri native Samuel Clemens, aka Mark Twain, was one of the premier writers of late 19th century America. He based his fictional works "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" on his hometown.
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  Judy Garland - Mini Biography (3:36)

Judy Garland - Mini Biography
Judy Garland signed with MGM at the age of 13 and in 1939 she starred in "The Wizard of Oz." After years of battling addiction and professional disappointments, she died on June 22, 1969.
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  Steve McQueen - Mini Biography (3:32)

Steve McQueen - Mini Biography
A short biography of Steve McQueen who scored big with his first hit film, "The Magnificent Seven." Considered a rebel from an early age, his outsider persona earned him the nickname "The King of Cool."
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  Charlie Chaplin - Mini Biography (4:11)

Charlie Chaplin - Mini Biography
Charlie Chaplin began acting on stage at the age of 13. He toured the United States in vaudeville, and soon started performing in films, rising to fame with "The Champion," "A Night Out," and "The Tramp."
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  Bill Gates - Mini Biography (3:42)

Bill Gates - Mini Biography
Bill Gates and his partner Paul Allen built the world's largest software business, Microsoft. He became one of the richest men in the world and a major philanthropist through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
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  Mark Zuckerberg - Mini Biography (3:41)

Mark Zuckerberg - Mini Biography
Mark Zuckerberg was a computer programmer by the age of 12. While a sophomore at Harvard, he co-founded Facebook out of his dorm room. Facebook is now the world's largest social network, making Zuckerberg a billionaire.
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  Neil Armstrong - First Walk on the Moon (0:56)

Neil Armstrong - First Walk on the Moon
In July 1969, Neil Armstrong took his first steps on the lunar surface during the Apollo 11 mission. (Video courtesy of NASA.)
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  Neil Armstrong - The Space Race and the Cold War (0:46)

Neil Armstrong - The Space Race and the Cold War
Neil Armstrong discusses the Space Race and its positive impact on relations between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War. (Video courtesy of NASA.)
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  Neil Armstrong - The 40th Anniversary of the Walk on the Moon (4:31)

Neil Armstrong - The 40th Anniversary of the Walk on the Moon
40 years after his first walk on the moon, Neil Armstrong was honored, along with fellow Apollo 11 astronauts Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins, by President Barack Obama at the White House. (Video courtesy of the White House)
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  John F. Kennedy - Learning from Rose Kennedy (1:42)

John F. Kennedy - Learning from Rose Kennedy
John F. Kennedy was born in Brookline, Massachusetts, the second child of Joseph Patrick and Rose Kennedy. Rose Kennedy taught her son a love of American history and politics.
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  John F. Kennedy - Debating Richard Nixon (2:01)

John F. Kennedy - Debating Richard Nixon
Considered an underdog candidate, John F. Kennedy decided to focus on looking and acting presidential. When he faced Richard Nixon in America's first televised debates, he won over the public with his confidence and charm.
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  Charlie Chaplin: On Broadway (1:48)

Charlie Chaplin: On Broadway
Actor Rob McClure, who portrays Charlie Chaplin in "Chaplin: The Musical," discusses what it's like to play "The Little Tramp" and Chaplin's legacy as a performer and director. (Video courtesy of Chaplin: The Musical)
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  John F. Kennedy - Assassination (2:31)

John F. Kennedy - Assassination
On November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas.
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  Marilyn Monroe - Marriage to Joe DiMaggio (1:33)

Marilyn Monroe - Marriage to Joe DiMaggio
In 1952, Marilyn Monroe was introduced one of the biggest heroes in baseball, Joe DiMaggio. She was drawn to his quiet, conservative nature-- as well as the fact that he wasn't in show business.
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  Marilyn Monroe - Happy Birthday, Mr. President (2:48)

Marilyn Monroe - Happy Birthday, Mr. President
On May 19th, Marilyn Monroe made history when she sang "Happy Birthday, Mr. President" provocatively to President John F. Kennedy at Madison Square Garden.
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  Marilyn Monroe - Childhood (1:57)

Marilyn Monroe - Childhood
Marilyn Monroe's mother was mentally unstable, causing Marilyn to grow up in foster homes, were she suffered abuse.
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  Marilyn Monroe - Death (1:45)

Marilyn Monroe - Death
Marilyn Monroe was found dead in her home on August 5, 1962. She died of an overdose of barbiturates at the age of 36.
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  Marilyn Monroe - Actors Studio (1:55)

Marilyn Monroe - Actors Studio
After her disagreements with 20th Century Fox, Marilyn Monroe left Hollywood for New York City to become a serious actress. She studied method acting at the Actors Studio and became close with teachers Lee Strasberg and his wife, Paula.
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  John F. Kennedy - Full Biography (44:08)

John F. Kennedy - Full Biography
John F. Kennedy is remembered for challenging the American people: to put a man on the moon, to put aside racial prejudices, to join a volunteer corps. This special explores the life and legacy of the 35th President.
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  George Michael - Full Biography (45:19)

George Michael - Full Biography
George Michael first took the music world by storm as part of Wham! His solo career resulted in hit songs, but his appetite for sex and drugs led to many arrests.
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  Babe Ruth - Full Biography (47:18)

Babe Ruth - Full Biography
One of baseball's greatest players, Babe Ruth became an American icon. This documentary chronicles his life from the water fronts of Baltimore, to early success in Boston, to living legend in New York.
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  Mark Twain - About His Autobiography (5:00)

Mark Twain - About His Autobiography
Mark Twain wrote in his will that his papers would only be transferred to someone else by the will of his descendants. The complete text was published 100 years after his death. (Video courtesy of University of California Press.)
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  Ludwig van Beethoven - Mini Biography (3:38)

Ludwig van Beethoven - Mini Biography
A short biography of Ludwig van Beethoven.
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  Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Mini Biography (3:05)

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Mini Biography
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart learned the piano at the age of three, and soon developed his skills in all musical forms. Widely recognized as one of the greatest composers of all time, he produced over 600 works.
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  David Bowie - Full Biography (45:20)

David Bowie - Full Biography
David Bowie shocked the world as the androgynous glam-rock icon Ziggy Stardust. The man who made make-up cool, he's best known for his hits "Under Pressure" and "Space Oddity."
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  Prince William - Mini Biography (3:02)

Prince William - Mini Biography
Prince William is the eldest son of Prince Charles and the late Diana, Princess of Wales. After enrolling at St. Andrews, he met Kate Middleton, the woman he married on April 29, 2011.
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  Prince Charles - Mini Biography (3:35)

Prince Charles - Mini Biography
At three years old, Prince Charles became the heir apparent to British throne when his mother, Elizabeth, became Queen. His marriage to Diana, Princess of Wales and his affair with Camilla Parker Bowles made him the subject of scrutiny.
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  Harry S. Truman - Mini Biography (3:45)

Harry S. Truman - Mini Biography
Harry Truman came from modest beginnings and is the only 20th Century President to not have a college degree. Among his accomplishments as President were integrating the military, defeating Nazi Germany, and initiating the Berlin Airlift.
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  Winston Churchill - Mini Biography (4:12)

Winston Churchill - Mini Biography
Noted for his military service, Winston Churchill led England during World War II . He took the blame for the Gallipoli landings during World War I, but eventually became Prime Minister and led the fight against Adolf Hitler.
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  Helen Keller - The World I See (3:00)

Helen Keller - The World I See
An excerpt from the inspiring story of Helen Keller's, the famed deaf, blind, and mute woman who fought an incredibly courageous battle to communicate with the outside world and led a life of accomplishment.
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  Judy Garland - Over the Rainbow (1:12)

Judy Garland - Over the Rainbow
Judy Garland made 26 films for MGM in 12 years. She spent the 1960s performing her hits in concert, featuring songs such as "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" and "The Man that Got Away."
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  Robert De Niro - Full Biography (45:23)

Robert De Niro - Full Biography
Widely considered one of the greatest actors of all time, two-time Academy Award-winner Robert DeNiro grew up in his New York's Little Italy and eventually made his mark on the big screen.
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  Napoleon - Mini Biography (2:58)

Napoleon - Mini Biography
Napoleon Bonaparte is a legendary French political and military leader of Italian origin from the early 19th century. He is best known for his role in the Napoleonic Wars, in which France asserted its dominance over much of Europe.
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  Winston Churchill - The British Bulldog (2:36)

Winston Churchill - The British Bulldog
The British Bulldog inspired his countrymen in their fight against Adolf Hitler and helped lead the Allies to victory during World War II.
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  Richard Pryor - Full Episode (41:50)

Richard Pryor - Full Episode
Richard Pryor, the African-American stand-up comic and film star, broke new ground in comedy before throughout the course of his turbulent and iconic career.
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  Pablo Picasso - Mini Biography (4:41)

Pablo Picasso - Mini Biography
A short biography of Pablo Picasso who developed cubism and flourished as an artist. His painting "Guernica," which depicts the bombing of a Basque village during the Spanish Civil War, is considered his masterpiece.
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  Jimi Hendrix - Mini Biography (5:02)

Jimi Hendrix - Mini Biography
A short biography of Jimi Hendrix who learned to play guitar as a teenager. He grew up to become a rock guitar legend who excited audiences in the 1960s with his innovative electric guitar playing.
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  Kurt Cobain - Full Episode (45:18)

Kurt Cobain - Full Episode
Kurt Cobain and his band, Nirvana, were a staple of the early grunge scene in Seattle, inadvertently making him the face of Generation X. As his success and pressures from the media grew, so did his dependence on drugs.
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  Michelangelo - Mini Biography (2:04)

Michelangelo - Mini Biography
A short biography of Michelangelo, one of the greatest artistic geniuses who ever lived. His works are numerous, and include The David, the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, and the Pieta.
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  Eminem - Full Episode (45:14)

Eminem - Full Episode
Marshall Mathers, aka Eminem, entered the Rap Olympics in LA and tried to enter into the hip-hop community. Eventually, his demo wound up in the hands of Dr. Dre, who soon turned Eminem into an overnight success.
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  Jean-Paul Gaultier - Mini Biography (2:43)

Jean-Paul Gaultier - Mini Biography
A short biography of Jean-Paul Gaultier who began designing clothes for his mother and grandmother at an early age. The "cone bra" he created for Madonna in 1990 solidified his status as a fashion icon.
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  Nicole Kidman - Full Episode (45:09)

Nicole Kidman - Full Episode
Nicole Kidman was born June 20, 1967 in Honolulu, but grew up in Sydney, Australia, where director Jane Campion encouraged her to pursue acting. Kidman received the Academy Award for her lead role in 2002's The Hours.
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  Ronald Reagan - Mini Biography (2:11)

Ronald Reagan - Mini Biography
President Ronald Reagan lead the United States during the end of the Cold War and left an unforgettable legacy. He’s considered by many conservatives to be the greatest American President.
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  Babe Ruth - The Big Belly Ache (2:07)

Babe Ruth - The Big Belly Ache
Babe Ruth admitted to being a "big boob" after he suffered the big belly ache, which turned out to be an intestinal abscess.
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  Babe Ruth - The House that Ruth Built (1:40)

Babe Ruth - The House that Ruth Built
Babe Ruth hits the first home run on opening day at Yankee Stadium creating the expression "The House that Ruth Built."
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  Babe Ruth - Spring Training 1931 (1:21)

Babe Ruth - Spring Training 1931
At Spring Training Camp in 1931, Babe Ruth prediected he and new manager Joe McCarthy will get along just fine.
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  Bob Dylan - Early Influences (2:04)

Bob Dylan - Early Influences
Bob Dylan found early inspiration listening to and imitating Little Richard during his teen years.
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  Babe Ruth - The Move to Brooklyn (1:53)

Babe Ruth - The Move to Brooklyn
Babe Ruth was hired as the coach for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1937.
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  Henry Ford - A Car for the People (1:28)

Henry Ford - A Car for the People
Henry Ford is credited with the creation of assembly line-a concept that yields the world's most affordable car.
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  Women of The Beatles - Linda Eastman (1:09)

Women of The Beatles - Linda Eastman
Rolling Stone's David Wild and People Magazine's JD Heyman discuss the tough start of Paul McCartney and Linda Eastman?s relationship.
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  Babe Ruth - Sultan of Swat (1:51)

Babe Ruth - Sultan of Swat
During the 1926 baseball season, Babe Ruth made a comeback and in 1927 broke his own single season home run record.
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  Bob Dylan - Plugs In (1:46)

Bob Dylan - Plugs In
Bob Dylan and the Hawks went on tour to promote their music and Dylan found himself getting booed.
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  Babe Ruth - Spring Training 1934 (0:49)

Babe Ruth - Spring Training 1934
Babe Ruth needed to lose some weight at Spring Training Camp in 1934.
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  Babe Ruth - Babe and the Kids (1:21)

Babe Ruth - Babe and the Kids
Babe Ruth did his part for the war effort by selling liberty bonds.
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  Albert Einstein - Mini Biography (3:37)

Albert Einstein - Mini Biography
A condensed video biography on the life of Albert Einstein.
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  Joan of Arc - Dressed as a Man (2:08)

Joan of Arc - Dressed as a Man
Joan of Arc cropped her hair, wore men's clothing and remained a virgin, gaining mythical status among her followers..
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  Joan of Arc - Heretic or Saint? (2:02)

Joan of Arc - Heretic or Saint?
On a spring morning in the year 1430 Joan of Arc was captured by the English. The English put Joan on trial for witchcraft and ending up burning her at the stake for violating a biblical injunction by dressing as a man.
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  Bill Gates - Schoolboy to Businessman (2:03)

Bill Gates - Schoolboy to Businessman
As a teenager, Bill Gates became obsessed with computers.
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  Bill Gates - Help from Mom (0:59)

Bill Gates - Help from Mom
Mary Gates played a big part early on in the success of her son Bill and his upstart company, Microsoft.
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  Bill Gates - Charity (0:56)

Bill Gates - Charity
Bill and Melinda Gates started the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation which helps people and organizations all over the world.
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  Bill Gates - Beating (1:25)

Bill Gates - Beating
Bill Gates made a landmark deal with IBM by selling them on the operating system for their PC's.
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  Beethoven - Meeting the Master (1:19)

Beethoven - Meeting the Master
Beethoven got the opportunity to go to Vienna and intends to play for Mozart.
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  Beethoven - Music as a Metaphor (1:06)

Beethoven - Music as a Metaphor
Celebrated as musical genius, Beethoven's compositions are often extremely difficult to play.
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  Beethoven - A Rough Childhood (1:41)

Beethoven - A Rough Childhood
As a child Beethoven was taught by his father to play the piano: His drunken teacher often beat him when he did not meet his standards.
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  Beethoven - A Great Loss (1:20)

Beethoven - A Great Loss
Beethoven began to lose his hearing and decided to begin composing.
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  Barack Obama - The Politician (2:29)

Barack Obama - The Politician
Barack Obama's rise in politics from his first step into the public sphere to being elected State Senator of Illinois.
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  Barack Obama - Becoming Barack (5:49)

Barack Obama - Becoming Barack
A look at the events of Barack Obama's childhood and youth that influenced and shaped him into the person he is today.
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  Barack Obama - Harvard (4:01)

Barack Obama - Harvard
Barack Obama attends Harvard Law School, becoming the first African-American to be elected president of the Harvard Law Review.
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  Lady Gaga - Mini Biography (4:19)

Lady Gaga - Mini Biography
Lady Gaga, born Stefani Germonatta, is a pop artist and cultural icon whose antics, onstage and in video, and wild fashions have earned her attention worldwide. Her hits, Bad Romance, Poker Face and Love Game have sold millions of copies.
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  The Tragic Side of Comedy: Richard Pryor (8:48)

The Tragic Side of Comedy: Richard Pryor
Rain Pryor discusses who Richard Pryor really was.
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  Oprah Winfrey - Mini Biography (3:27)

Oprah Winfrey - Mini Biography
Watch a short biography of Oprah Winfrey who hit the national spotlight with her talk show, "The Oprah Winfrey Show."
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  Marilyn Monroe - Mini Biography (4:08)

Marilyn Monroe - Mini Biography
A short biography of Marilyn Monroe who became the greatest sex symbol of all time. Her roles in films such as "Gentleman Prefer Blondes," made her a Hollywood icon. She died of an overdose on August 5, 1962.
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  David Bowie - The Shot Heard Round the World (2:14)

David Bowie - The Shot Heard Round the World
Mick Rock talks about the photo of David Bowie that became legendary.
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  David Bowie - Berlin (2:36)

David Bowie - Berlin
The Editor-in-Cheif of Blender Magazine talks about why Berlin was the perfect place for Bowie to perform.
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  David Bowie - The Man Who Fell to Earth (1:12)

David Bowie - The Man Who Fell to Earth
Entertainment aficionados talk about Bowie's first film.
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  Bob Dylan - Mini Biography (3:46)

Bob Dylan - Mini Biography
A short biography of Bob Dylan who transcended musical genres to become one of the greatest folk and rock singers of all time.
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  Bill Clinton - Mini Biography (3:32)

Bill Clinton - Mini Biography
A short biography of Bill Clinton's rise to political power, his marriage to Hillary Clinton, his impeachment due to the Monica Lewinsky scandal, and his involvement in recreating the Democratic Party's image.
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  Angelina Jolie - Mini Biography (4:55)

Angelina Jolie - Mini Biography
A short biography of Angelina Jolie, who went from troubled child to overnight superstar with the movie "Gia." Aside from acting, she's known for her humanitarian efforts and her relationship with Brad Pitt.
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  Napoleon Bonaparte - Full Episode (46:16)

Napoleon Bonaparte - Full Episode
A full biography about Napoleon Bonaparte.
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  Martina Navratilova - Full Episode (45:07)

Martina Navratilova - Full Episode
A full biography of Martina Navratilova.
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  Mark Twain - Full Episode (43:40)

Mark Twain - Full Episode
The full biography of Mark Twain.
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  Julia Roberts - Full Episode (45:26)

Julia Roberts - Full Episode
A full biography about one Hollywood's biggest stars, Julia Roberts.
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  Joan of Arc - Full Episode (44:45)

Joan of Arc - Full Episode
By the age of 19, Joan of Arc would be dead and all of her bold predictions would come true. But where did this young, saintly figure come from?
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  Leonardo Da Vinci - Full Episode (45:50)

Leonardo Da Vinci - Full Episode
The full biography of Renaissance Master, Leonardo Da Vinci.
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  Henry Ford - Full Episode (44:28)

Henry Ford - Full Episode
A full biography on the man who created the assembly line and made "motorcars" what they are today.
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  Greta Garbo - Full Episode (44:21)

Greta Garbo - Full Episode
The full biography of Hollywood starlet Greta Garbo.
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  H. G. Wells - Full Episode (45:00)

H. G. Wells - Full Episode
A full biography of science fiction author H. G. Wells.
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  Albert Einstein - Full Episode (45:34)

Albert Einstein - Full Episode
A look at the life of the famous theoretical physicist, Albert Einstein.
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  Barack Obama - Full Biography (49:49)

Barack Obama - Full Biography
At the second day of the 2004 Democratic National Convention, an unknown and untested speaker took the stage as the keynote speaker for the event. 4 years later, Barack Obama was elected President of the United States.
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