Historical & mythological gallery
The Universal and Inclusive Collection of Historical and Mythological Figures
Hundreds of famous and lesser-known figures (and growing), women and men, from every continent and every era — from Antiquity to the 21st century. Free, bilingual, and made to spark your curiosity.
3,671 figures · 6 continents · 8 eras
The gallery
Remarkable figures, from here and elsewhere
Queens, inventors, warriors, thinkers, artists and deities — a selection that changes every day.
Nanny of the Maroons
A central figure of Maroon resistance in Jamaica during the 18th century, Nanny
Benjamin Franklin
An 18th-century American statesman, scientist, and writer, Benjamin Franklin is
Ngô Quyền
Ngô Quyền (898–944) was the first king of the Ngô dynasty in Vietnam. In 938, he
Hippocrates
Greek physician of the 5th century BC, considered the "father of medicine". He e
Nicole Kidman
An Australian-American actress born in 1967, Nicole Kidman is one of Hollywood's
Yodit
Semi-legendary warrior queen of Ethiopia (10th century), whose name means "Judit
Auguste Lumière
Auguste Lumière (1862–1954) was a French inventor and industrialist who, togethe
Beatrice of Nazareth
Flemish Cistercian nun (c. 1200–1268), abbess of the monastery of Nazareth near
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By domain
16 domains to navigate the history of great figures by interest.
Sciences
571 characters
Technology
148 characters
Literature
722 characters
Philosophy
337 characters
Visual Arts
397 characters
Music
367 characters
Performing Arts
386 characters
Politics
891 characters
Military
409 characters
Society
470 characters
Economics
119 characters
Sports
90 characters
Exploration
195 characters
Spirituality
492 characters
Culture
277 characters
Mythology
536 characters
By era
From the dawn of civilisations to the modern world — 8 historical eras to explore.
By theme
French Revolution, Greek mythology, women in science, witches, Cold War… Cross-cutting perspectives on history.
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