Amazing People - Individual Audio Stories
Meet Abraham Lincoln, arguably one of the most influential of all the American Presidents who played a crucial role in the abolition of slavery. Lincoln's life has been explored in many ways. However, you can gain a unique and very personal insight...
For years, nobody noticed or was interested in what I was doing, and that was probably a good thing, as I was able to press on without too many interruptions.
My passion for flying planes filled my life with challenges to set aviation records, and explore new countries and cultures.
Meet Benjamin Franklin, perhaps the most famous of all the Founding Fathers. His great story comes to life as you travel with him from his early years, as part of a large family, to his time at the printing company with his brother James. This...
Meet Charles Darwin, responsible for the theory of natural selection and author of "The Origin of Species". Darwin is arguably one of the most influential characters in world history, in that he redefined so many pre-conceived ideas. He was...
They said that we would sail off the end of the Earth and never be seen again, but when we returned with gold they changed their minds and wanted to join us.
Meet Coco Chanel! She was one of the most influential style icons of all time. Everyone knows the Chanel brand, but far fewer know the amazing rags-to-riches story behind it. Take a journey from a poor house in Saumur to a convent to the glitz and...
I lived life to the full, seeing the ups and the downs, the good and the bad, but I regretted nothing.
Meet Ella Fitzgerald who was known by many as the ‘First Lady of Song’ and famously said "I sing like I feel” – one of the many reasons that people around the world were captivated by her and her voice. Her life was...
Meet Elvis Presley, a cultural icon all over the world and one of the most famous singers of the 20th century. You may know and love many of his songs and movies, but how much do you know about his real life? In this unique and inspirational story from...
Meet Florence Nightingale, also known as 'The Lady with the Lamp'. From a very young age, she was on a mission to care for others. She laid the foundations for the first nursing school and demonstrated amazing courage during the Crimean War,...
Meet Frank Sinatra and discover the great story of this much-loved American musician. Born to Italian immigrants, you’ll travel with Sinatra through his rough and tumble childhood. Discover how he began singing for tips, when only eight years of...
Meet Frederick Douglass and discover the inspiring life story and achievements of an American social reformer, orator, writer and statesman. Once a slave himself, Douglass understood only too well the importance of freedom. He dedicated his whole life...
George Washington grew up in the English colony of Virginia. He was tall and strong and respected by his friends and colleagues as a good leader. Discover what inspired him! As he grew older, George saw how England took advantage of the American...
Meet acclaimed jazz musician Glenn Miller. Born in Nebraska, Miller earned enough money to buy his first trombone by milking cows and was touring as soon as he graduated high school. He influenced many famous musicians, including Louis Armstrong. He...
Born in the Ukraine, educated in America, I became the leader of Israel. Finding my own identity and that of my people led me on a journey with many twists and turns. Learning how to gain and use power to help our cause was vital.