Offers a compendium of links to profiles of historical figures, cultural icons, political leaders and sports heroes.

A&E's documentary series is now its own channel. Has a searchable database of famous names, plus "biobytes," one minute clips for web-watchers.

Index site for biographies has links for thousands of people, searchable by first or last name. Also in French, German and Spanish.

Compilation of composers by an interested user who provides birth and death details, and an opinion on their works.

Get subscription information and find sample articles from this monthly magazine devoted to providing biographies of noteworthy people.

Provides biographies of great men and women of the world, organized into sections on leaders and activists, heroes and humanitarians, and scientists.

Biographies in this collection are organized into sections on science, politics, religion, and culture. Also find a geographical list and events from the day in history.

Search its database of notable biographies. Also read featured bios and check out the daily almanac.

Use this comprehensive set of search engines to find biography-related sites. Includes encyclopedias and news and entertainment databases.

Magazine profiles 100 people who shaped the 20th century. Featured people include leaders, entertainers, builders, scientists and heroes.

Learn about a series of books devoted to autobiographies, biographies, diaries and other forms of life writing. Find ordering information.