The People Profiles

421 years ago today, on 5th of November 1605, Guy Fawkes was arrested beneath the House of Lords, foiling the Gunpowder Plot. Watch our biography here: youtube.com/watch?v=XgknM7fC…

The man known to history as Sir John Hawkwood was the son of an Essex tanner who rose to become one of the most feared mercenary commanders in medieval Italy. During a period when rival Italian city-states fought independently for resources, wealth, territory, and survival, Sir John Hawkwood, an English soldier of non-noble birth, transformed martial skill into political influence, commanding armies across the Italian peninsula while building a reputation for military discipline, tactical brilliance, and unwavering professionalism. His outstanding career illustrates the changing nature of medieval warfare and the emergence of the professional soldier as a force capable of shaping the destinies of city-states. What do you think of Sir John Hawkwood? Please let us know in the comments. #SirJohnHawkwood #MedievalEurope #MedievalItaly #ItalianCityStates Watch our documentary here: youtu.be/YG2MWc2EKHU?si=S284…

62 years ago today, on 3rd of November 1964, Lyndon B. Johnson won the presidency in a landslide, a year after JFK's assassination. Watch our biography here: youtube.com/watch?v=6RMr4VpI…

At the turn of the twentieth century, two families came to symbolize the extraordinary wealth and ambition of America’s Gilded Age: the Vanderbilts and the Rockefellers. Built on railroads, oil, and relentless business innovation, their fortunes reshaped the nation's economy and society. Yet behind the grand mansions, lavish lifestyles, and immense power lay stories of rivalry, influence, philanthropy, and controversy. This documentary explores how these titans of industry built their empires and left a legacy that continues to shape America today. What do you think of the American Gilded Age? Please let us know in the comments. #TheGildedAge #RobberBarons #TheGoldenAgeOfAmericanIndustry #Rockefellers #Vanderbilts Watch our documentary on the Dynastic Profiles here: youtu.be/yr_y9jdckTk?si=-e5N…

326 years ago today, on 1st of November 1700, Charles II, Spain's last Habsburg king, died childless, sparking a war over his throne. Watch our biography here: youtube.com/watch?v=Dcw_WqvX…

The woman known to history as Mary Shelley (1797-1851) was an English writer best known as the author of Frankenstein, one of the most influential works of Gothic horror and early science fiction. The daughter of political philosopher William Godwin and feminist writer Mary Wollstonecraft, Shelley was raised in an intellectual environment that greatly influenced her imagination and ideas. Published in 1818, Frankenstein explores ambition, responsibility, and the consequences of scientific endeavour. Shelley's groundbreaking storytelling and exploration of human nature secured her place as a pioneering figure in literary history. What do you think of Mary Shelley. Please let us know in the comments. #MaryShelley #Frankenstein #GothicHorror #GothicLiterature Watch our documentary here: youtu.be/R8sMh0OyCjQ?si=6rdk…

541 years ago today, on 30th of October 1485, Henry VII was crowned at Westminster Abbey, two months after seizing the throne at Bosworth. Watch our biography here: youtube.com/watch?v=1nzZbqN5…

103 years ago today, on 29th of October 1923, Turkey became a republic and Mustafa Kemal Ataturk was elected its first president. Watch our biography here: youtu.be/6YPuTsfjZkg?si=ELc_…

The man known to history as Carlo Gambino (1902-1976) emerged from humble beginnings in Sicily to become one of the most influential figures in American organized crime. Arriving in the United States as a young man, he quietly built his reputation within the Mafia, eventually taking control of the Gambino crime family, one of New York City's Five Families. Reserved, calculating, and fiercely disciplined, Gambino preferred to operate from the shadows, building an underworld empire that secured his place among the most powerful crime bosses of the twentieth century. What do you think of Carlo Gambino? Please let us know in the comments. #AmericanGangCulture #AmericanMafia #MAFIA #CarloGambino Watch our documentary here: youtu.be/PrqYhPLNNMY?si=ZxJc…

64 years ago today, on 27th of October 1962, the Cuban Missile Crisis reached its zenith, as the world edged towards nuclear war. Watch our Castro documentary here: youtu.be/jRilLbOmtWY?si=E3jm…

The man known to history as Lyndon B. Johnson began his journey in rural Texas and rose to become one of America’s most significant modern presidents. Scholars highlight his unparalleled legislative skill, driving major civil rights reforms while managing an ever‑escalating war in Vietnam. His administration stood at the crossroads of profound social transformation and global turmoil. His time in office revealed a leader whose ambitions, principles, and contradictions reshaped American history in lasting ways. #USHistory #AmericanHistory #LBJ #CivilRights #VietnamWar What do you think of Lyndon B. Johnson? Please let us know in the comments. Watch our documentary here: youtu.be/6RMr4VpIdq0?si=idsA…

86 years ago today, 23rd of October 1940, Franco met Hitler at Hendaye, as Germany tried to bring Spain into the war. Watch our Franco documentary here: youtu.be/3Rg73w2jk0k?si=9ocd…

64 years ago today, on 22nd of October 1962, JFK revealed Soviet missiles had been stationed in Cuba and announced a naval blockade. Watch our JFK documentary here: youtu.be/amYKZBxpSf8?si=pzBR…

The men known to history as General Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant stood at the centre of America’s defining conflict - the American Civil War. Two soldiers shaped by duty, conviction, and the brutal attrition of war on home soil. Lee, the Virginian who would ultimately command the Confederate Army, was admired for his strategic brilliance, tactical discipline, and austere leadership. Grant, leading the Union forces, rose from relative obscurity through persistent resolve and an unwavering belief in preserving the nation. Their campaigns and commitment to their causes carved the course of the war, and their meeting at Appomattox entered history as a symbol of national reconciliation after devastating losses on both sides. What do you think of Lee and Grant? Please let us know in the comments. #AmericanHistory #USHistory #UlyssesSGrant #RobertELee #AmericanCivilWar Watch our documentary here: youtu.be/SLvTfJSoh48?si=HGJv…

82 years ago today, on 20th of October 1944, Douglas MacArthur returned to the Philippines, fulfilling his famous promise. Watch our biography here: youtu.be/ZS01pjglU7Q?si=Bhap…

The dynasty known to history as The House of Bonaparte emerged with Napoleon Bonaparte, whose conquests reshaped Europe in the early 19th century. Elevated to imperial status in 1804, the dynasty included influential figures such as Joseph, Louis, and Jerome Bonaparte, whose reigns and ambitions extended Bonaparte authority across France and beyond, leaving a lasting political and dynastic legacy. What do you think of The House of Bonaparte? Please let us know in the comments. #FrenchHistory #EuropeanHistory #FrenchRepublic Watch our documentary on our sister channel - The Dynastic Profiles - here: youtu.be/DuC6MkzN0v8?si=_Tz8…

95 years ago today, on 18th of October 1931, Thomas Edison died at the age of 84 in New Jersey. Watch our Edison documentary here: youtu.be/SGz7Mqe-_tA?si=P6Qd…

The man known to history as Nicolaus Copernicus was a Renaissance astronomer whose quiet revolution reshaped humanity’s understanding of the cosmos. Born in 1473 in Toruń, he proposed that Earth was not at the centre of the universe but instead moved around the Sun, overturning centuries of geocentric belief. Working thoughtfully within a conservative era, he developed a mathematically elegant heliocentric model that transformed European science, inspired future thinkers, and marked the beginning of modern astronomy. What do you think of Copernicus? Please let us know in the comments. #EuropeanHistory #Copernicus #Cosmos #Heliocentrism Watch our documentary here: youtu.be/B51fzsswgaQ?si=214K…

233 years ago today, 16th of October 1793, Marie Antoinette was guillotined in Paris during the French Revolution. Watch our biography here: youtu.be/xfYTqt_QAI8?si=d2DX…

80 years ago today, 15th of October 1946, Hermann Göring took cyanide, hours before his scheduled execution. Watch our Göring documentary here: youtu.be/0f0E7QNSc00?si=SYwA…