This section lists resources that include biographies of prominent leaders, including profiles, historical records, and scholarly articles on their lives and leadership styles. Additional biographies can be found on the Books page.
Biographical dictionary of notable deceased American men and women from all eras of American history. Includes illustrations and links to other web resources.
Provides detailed biographies of notable historical and contemporary figures, featuring profiles, timelines, and multimedia content to highlight their lives and achievements across various fields.
Online version of Encyclopædia Britannica along Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary and Thesaurus, magazines and periodicals and other reference sources.
Offers biographical information on significant historical and current figures, including reference content, articles, primary sources, videos, podcasts, and images.
Covers U.S. history from Viking arrival, American Revolution, Civil Rights movement, 9/11, and War on Terror. Includes reference works, articles, and primary source documents.
Provides information on Jewish history, culture, religion, Israel, and the Holocaust through articles, maps, photos, and documents to educate the public and preserve Jewish heritage.
Comprehensive information on every Nobel Prize awarded since 1901, featuring biographies of Nobel Laureates, Nobel Lectures, interviews, photos, articles, video clips, press releases, educational games, and more.
Records influential figures in British history and culture from the Romans to the 21st century. It excludes living individuals and those recently deceased. Limited to one concurrent user.
Covers political and legal history in the United States, including key events, historical actors, presidential elections, court cases, and larger political and legal trends throughout American history.