In the 12th century, there arose a man north of China who was ruthless and had absolute lust for power. At the age of 13, while fishing, one of his brothers snatched from his hand the fish he had caught. He killed his brother on the spot. He grew up to decimate every clan in Mongolia to take power. In the early 13th century, this man led an army and crushed China, an empire much larger than his own. This is the story of Genghis Khan.Khan had an uncanny ability to l...

Destined for greatness, Alexander the Great demonstrated leadership qualities at an early age. Born in Macedonia, the country was undergoing turmoil with opposing ideologies emerging. The boy was thrust at the forefront of war at the age of 16 by his father. He led an army and defeated Thebes. He was instilled to believe that his existence in the world was of divine origin. Alexander the Great had conquered the known world by the age of 32.He was led by a vision to...

The historic election of Barack Obama to the presidency of the United States had a significant impact on both America and the world at large. By voting an African American into the highest office, those who elected Obama did not necessarily look past race, but rather didn’t let race prevent them for casting their ballots in his favor. In addition to reflecting the changing political climate, Obama’s presidency also spurred a cultural shift, notably in music, television, and film.In...