The legendary half-god Cú Chulainn was a staple in ancient Irish mythology because of his Herculean strength — and rage.

Mary Seacole faced adversity — and open fire — to help injured soldiers during the Crimean War. Now, more than a century later, she is being remembered for her heroic achievements.

With a simple letter, American schoolgirl Samantha Smith sparked peace and friendship between two nations during one of the tensest periods in modern history.

Virginia Woolf's suicide note revealed the sad reason why she drowned herself in England's River Ouse. But the full story behind her death is even more heartbreaking.