People

From historical figures to modern day musicians, you can learn more about the people you admire – and even those you don’t. When were they born? When did they die? What were they known for?

Since we have hundreds of biographies, we probably have the biography and facts you’re looking for. Where was Bono born? Did you know John Lennon’s honeymoon with Yoko Ono was spent protesting the war in Vietnam? Do you know Arthur Miller’s lesser-known works? Who was Catherine Howard, and why was she executed? Need more history? Tiridates was king of Parthia from 248-211 B.C.

In Literature and the Arts, discover fascinating information about people from composers to poets. Learn which operas John Adams composed and why Adonis provoked controversy in Arab society with his writing. In Philosophy and Religion, find information about what the Dead Sea scrolls allow scholars to do and how Muslims and Hindi view Jesus.

In Sports and Games, find information and facts about famous athletes from the past and present. Where is Sammy Sosa from? What was Casey Stengel’s batting average? What did Pelé do after he retired from sports? When was Joe Montana named MVP? What record does Bobby Knight hold? Smart QandA is a great way to grab the sports facts you love.