Greek soprano, Maria Callas, (born New York, 2 December 1923; died Paris, 16 September 1977) was one of the most iconic opera singers of the 20th century.
Abdul Samad Said is a Malaysian Asian Modern & Contemporary artist who was born in 1935. The maker's first piece to be offered at auction was Ousar Masa 04.
Rohinton Mistry, short-story writer, novelist (b at Bombay, India 3 Jul 1952). After graduating in 1973 in mathematics and economics from Bombay University.
A BBC radio collection celebrating Charles Dickens' life, work and influence. Charles Dickens was a literary giant, second only to Shakespeare in the ranks.
Pascale Machalani is a Lebanese singer, born on March 27, 1967 in Beirut, Lebanon. She rose to fame with her debut album Sahar Sahar, which was a big success.
St. Catherine of Sweden was a 14th-century mystic and religious leader who is known for her devotion to God and her spiritual writings. She was born in 1331.
Raskhan is believed to have been born in the year 1548. His original name was Syed Ibrahim Khan and he lived somewhere in Delhi. His family was prosperous, for.
Anne Dudley Bradstreet came to America in 1630; she lived for a time right in Harvard Square, on the site of what is now, but will not be for much longer, the.
Now, in this updated edition of John Cross's acclaimed biography, the author provides a compelling account of the man and his methods across 22 years in charge.
I was born in Ljungby, Sweden, in 1971. Unfortunately and unexpectedly my body was marked with a growing hemangioma (not malignant) on my back as well as inside.