Patrick Henry was known to be a powerful speaker and was a key instrument in galvanizing the colonies against the British crown.

Georges Danton experienced much in his young life. A lion of a communicator Danton was a leader amongst the people advocating for the revolution. His own message eventually was the cause of his own execution. His words still reverberate around the world today all these centuries later. 

In response to lost territory from the first crusade, a second crusade was prepared. The people, however, were not enthusiastic to go to war again. It was the responsibility of St Bernard to gain the enthusiasm of the people to launch the second crusade. This speech created a complete change in attitude of the people and became the launching pad of the second crusade. 

Frederick Douglass's story is one of greatest triumph but also one of terrible sorrow. Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass were both connected in the cause of freedom and liberty for all. What would it have been like to sit with Douglass as the emancipation of the slaves was announced? What lessons can we learn today? 

Hannibal, One of the greatest military tacticians in history, addresses his soldiers during the long campaign prior to further battle and conflict. 

Dubbed the trial of the century, Clarence Darrow pleads to have the death penalty removed for two stone cold killers in Richard Loeb and Nathan Leopold after the murder of Little Bobby Franks. What could possibly be said in such a horrific case?