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People are usually complex, and throughout history, other than at the extremes of the moral spectrum, few significant figures have been either all good or all bad. Most have led lives in which the good was mixed with the bad, to various degrees. Some otherwise bad people have done good…
The people who influenced history the most, the “movers and shakers” from ancient times until today, have one thing in common: they challenged the status quo. By and large, they were rebels who were willing to take on established norms and traditions.
This is a list of 100 people who have changed the world (for better or worse). Also see: People who made a difference and changed the world for the better. 1. Jesus of Nazareth (circa 5 BCE – 30 CE) Spiritual Teacher, central figure of Christianity. 2. Thomas Jefferson (1743 – 1826) American President 1801 – 1809.
11 lip 2017 · This includes some of the most beloved figures in all of history — they look great at first glance, but a closer look reveals the deeply flawed, kinda terrible people they really were. These folks from history were downright awful.
How do people in different cultures view history? Around the globe, who are regarded as the best and worst historical figures? A new survey out now in PLoS ONE reveals the patterns of world opinion: “Heroes” and “Villains” of World History across Cultures.
So, here we present just 20 fascinating cases where historical figures went from hero to zero, often in the blink of an eye. From Hollywood superstars to English kings and even ancient philosophers, it’s proof that you don’t always know how good you have it until it’s gone:
27 maj 2024 · After reading about these inspirational people, don’t miss these 10 historical figures you’ve been picturing all wrong.
