Robert BallardRobert Ballard
Perhaps no living human being knows more about the world’s shipwrecks than Robert Ballard. He’s the world’s foremost authority on underwater and maritime archaeology. Ballard led the undersea expedition that
Neil SimonNeil Simon
Neil Simon was born on the Fourth of July, 1927 and grew up in New York City. Because of a troubled home life, he spent a lot of time at
Mark Z. DanielewskiMark Z. Danielewski
Twenty years ago tomorrow a book was published that broke rules, set new boundaries, redefined fiction. It was a groundbreaking novel by Mark Z. Danielewski. It was his first book,
Clive CusslerClive Cussler
Most authors would be delighted to be on the New York Times bestseller list once or twice. Clive Cussler made it to the list 20 times. He was much more
William ChristopherWilliam Christopher
It’s been 37 years since that record-breaking series finale of the TV show “MAS*H.” And William Christopher may be best remembered as the lovable Father Mulcahy, but he had a
Gordon CooperGordon Cooper
Gordon Cooper was the youngest of the seven original Mercury astronauts, the ones who famously had “the right stuff.” He was a World War II fighter pilot, later a test
Gen. Benjamin O. DavisGen. Benjamin O. Davis
Benjamin O. Davis Jr. played a key role in World War II. Not only were his combat accomplishments extraordinary, but his leadership helped shape the United States Air Force for
Frank WarrrenFrank Warrren
It all started over 15 years ago, when an ordinary guy from Maryland named Frank Warren kaunched a project, to encourage people to share secrets. Not just ordinary secrets, either.
Cong. John LewisCong. John Lewis
He is an icon of the American civil rights movement of the 1960s. John Lewis has been at the forefront of the effort. He was chairman of the Student Nonviolent
Hank AaronHank Aaron
This weekend marks the start of the spring 2020 Major League Baseball exhibition schedule. It was in a spring many years ago that I got to meet and interview one