
Barbara Maranzani
Freelance Writer
Barbara Maranzani is a New York–based writer and producer. She is a frequent contributor to HISTORY and Biography.com, covering American and European history, politics, pop culture, and more. In her free time, she enjoys planning and plotting her next travel adventure.
Was King Arthur Real?
Many believe the Celtic hero was a real person, while others think his origin story is just a legendary tale that has evolved over time.
Marie-Thérèse Was the Queen of France—For Just 20 Minutes
Marie Antoinette’s firstborn survived the French Revolution and, decades later, briefly became queen.

Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter’s Love Story: From Small Town Sweethearts to the White House
The 39th president, who died Sunday, and the former first lady were a couple for more than 75 years.

Tim Walz
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz served as Kamala Harris’ running mate in the 2024 presidential election.

Riley Keough
Actor Riley Keough earned an Emmy nomination for the TV series Daisy Jones & the Six and is the granddaughter of Elvis Presley.

Biography.com’s Ultimate William Shakespeare Study Guide
Everything you need to know about the world’s most famous playwright, including how his life influenced his work and how his legacy lives on today

Osama bin Laden
Osama bin Laden was a terrorist extremist who formed the al Qaeda network and planned the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center.

Mohammed bin Salman
Mohammed bin Salman is the crown prince of Saudi Arabia. Seen by many as the power behind his ailing father’s throne, he has ushered in much-needed reform but has been entangled in a series of foreign and domestic controversies.

12 Presidential Nicknames and Their Unusual Origins
From “Honest Abe” and “Tricky Dick” to the “Great Sphinx," these monikers revealed what the people really thought about these United States leaders.
The Final Years of Vincent van Gogh
Struggling with extreme mental illness, the artist took his own life shortly after creating some his most famous paintings, including "The Starry Night."