Tubman continued to help slaves, becoming a leader of the Union and then serving the community until her death.

The evangelist quietly headed a group that sowed doubts about a Roman Catholic's ability to govern the country without being influenced by the Vatican.

Many of the writer's horror stories were based on a haunted reality.

Emblazoned with a reputation for sexual promiscuity, the longest-reigning Empress of Russia was actually a “serial monogamist” who sent her exes off with lovely parting gifts.

The French Revolution tore the queen apart from her two surviving offspring.

The labor leader turned the struggles of Mexican American farmworkers into a national issue, impressing the minister who had led the way in the Civil Rights Movement.

During her trip to confront Colleen Shipman, Nowak reportedly wore diapers to avoid bathroom breaks. Her actions inspired the 2019 movie 'Lucy in the Sky.'

Brought to life in 1940, the Caped Crusader's arch-nemesis has continued to inspire artists and actors, with Joaquin Phoenix as the latest to don the clown makeup.

Gandhi felt it was his responsibility to spread the message and power of non-violence, even appealing to the Nazi Dictator twice.

The baseball icon became one of his sport’s great players and left a legacy defined by his compassion and commitment to the well-being of others.

These anti-war activists were charged for igniting violent demonstrations at the 1968 Democratic National Convention.

Throughout her life, the Supreme Court justice had many roadblocks — like diabetes — that tried to derail her path to Washington.

Eight women were mysteriously murdered in Jennings, Louisiana from 2005-2009 and as the investigation progressed, the small town's dark secrets began to unravel.

Since their mother's tragic death, the royals vow to keep her memory strong through their charitable hearts and loving actions.

Presidents and Founding Fathers are some of the notable people who are the faces of U.S. currency.

On September 12, 1953, the future president and first lady married in a wedding that garnered national attention, but it wasn't without several bumps in the road.

Many put their own lives on the line to save others during and after the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Zimbabwe’s former prime minister and president went from freedom fighter to obsessed power player during his 37-year rule.

Before her untimely death in 1997, the People's Princess was determined to forge her own path.

Members of the Wild Bunch, the robbers' life and death inspired the 1969 movie starring Paul Newman and Robert Redford.

The royal couple's love story had a romantic beginning but their relationship was rattled by her early ascension to the throne five years into their marriage.

Led by Senator Joseph McCarthy, these stars were accused of being a member of the Communist Party or sympathetic to foreign powers during the Cold War.

The American political family has been devoted to civil service for more than a century.

These black athletes broke barriers, represented their communities and made history with their impressive athletic skills.