A visionary 20th century physicist, John Archibald Wheeler helped invent the theory of nuclear fission, gave black holes their name, and argued about the nature of reality with the likes of Albert Einstein. Wheeler, who was the son of librarians, first became interested in science as a boy reading scientific articles. After earning his doctorate in physics in the 1930s, he journeyed to Copenhagen to study with the legendary physicist Niels Bohr…
One of the hottest stars in Hollywood today, Bradley Cooper has come a long way since making his television debut with a guest spot on “Sex and the City.” Cooper, who graduated with an MFA from the Actors Studio, then acted in a slew of roles for both television and film, including shows like “Alias” and the 2001 cult classic, “Wet Hot American Summer”…
Few people in U.S. history can claim to be as well-rounded as William Howard Taft. Among his accomplishments, Taft led two branches of government, was a wrestling champion, taught law in the Ivy League, and served as the youngest Solicitor General in American history. He also holds the distinction of being the only U.S. president to serve on the Supreme Court…
Julia Louis-Dreyfus is one of the most successful actresses in American television history, winning more Emmy Awards and more Screen Actors Guild Awards than any other performer. At 21, Louis-Dreyfus joined “Saturday Night Live,” making her the youngest female cast member in the show’s long history…
More than three decades ago, Francis Fukuyama received his first taste of world fame after publishing an essay titled “The End of History.” The essay – which posited that Western-style liberal democracy not only was the victor of the Cold War, but marked the last ideological stage in the long march of history…
Last year, esteemed actress Aunjanue Ellis made waves in Hollywood with her role in the critically acclaimed film “King Richard,” a biopic about Venus and Serena Williams’ father. Ellis played the tennis stars’ mother, earning her first Golden Globe Award and Academy Award nominations, both for Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture…
Congressman Adam Schiff is one of the nation’s most influential leaders on national security issues. Schiff, a Democrat from California, is serving his 11th term in the U.S. House of Representatives and chairs the House Intelligence Committee, which oversees the nation’s intelligence agencies…
As a high school student, Michio Kaku was the type of kid to build a particle accelerator in his parents’ garage. After that auspicious start, Kaku went on to become one of the most widely recognized figures in science today. He’s the co-creator of string field theory…
Anyone who has taken a screenwriting course will likely be familiar with the name Joseph Campbell. Born at the beginning of the 20th century, Campbell is renowned for his writings on comparative religion and comparative mythology. Few people have ever attempted to combine such vast amounts of knowledge on history, literature, religion, and anthropology…
Drafted 11th overall by the Orlando Magic in 2006, JJ Redick is widely considered to be one of the greatest three-point shooters in basketball history. Redick, who hails from Tennessee, first made national headlines during his stellar four-year stint at perennial powerhouse Duke University, where he played shooting guard…
