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Famous for his tales of mystery and the macabre, Edgar Allan Poe was one of the first American authors to live off writing alone…much to his peril. A fierce critic of transcendentalism, he was found delirious on the streets of Baltimore in clothes that were not his own days before he died. The mystery of Poe persists, but was he really mad? Or was his legacy usurped by a jealous foe? 

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The Brothers Grimm compendium of folk tales has remained the most popular book in Germany for years, second only to the bible. Born into the Holy Roman Empire during the 18th century, these two unlikely storytellers rose from poverty to prominence as anthologists of some of the most famous tales we know today. It wasn't an easy life though.

She was a rebel, the pioneer of modern nursing and an all-around badass. Listen to the story of an individual who reformed a medical system and saved thousands of lives. The story of Florence Nightingale's life is an amazing tale of a commitment to a cause and not giving damn about what anyone else thinks. 

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He was the world's first international movie star at 25 years old, with enough clout and money to dictate his terms. Starting from nothing, Charlie Chaplin's rise to superstardom is fraught with intrigue, despair and more success than most anyone could handle. 

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