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World Changers

by Stephen Wirthlin

Short biographies of the greatest men and women that have ever lived. Come with us as we analyze the lives of people such as Leonardo da Vinci, Sir Isaac Newton and Abraham Lincoln. Why were these people great? Why did they change the world? Subscribe now to find out!

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  1. Harriet Tubman

    From a slave that was beaten as a child to the future face of the 20 dollar bill. Harriet Tubman changed the worlds of 100's of enslaved african americans by being the "Moses" of the Underground Railroad. She was a spy, a cook, a "conductor" and she had a persevering1 spirit like none other we…

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  2. Nelson Mandela

    How can a man spend half his adult life in prison and still change the world? Enter Nelson Mandela, the courageous political activist that ended apartheid in South Africa and almost lost his life in doing so. There are many men that even with honest intentions are corrupted by power. Nelson is…

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  3. Beethoven

    Beaten as a child, ugly, bad at school and a loner. Those apparently are the ingredients to the greatest composer of all time. Ludwig Van Beethoven brought music to the same tier as literature and art and even eclipsed, as many would say, the great Mozart. Come with us as we show you why…

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  4. Ghengis Khan

    He had 500 wives and has 350 million descendants today! He united the mongols and conquered more land than any man on earth. He seems to be ruthless in one moment and inspired in the next. China, Mongolia, Europe, Middle East and more all had their cultures influenced by this man. He allowed...

  5. Galileo

    This guy shook things up! He dropped bowling balls off the leaning tower of pisa, pissed off the pope and pretty much said Aristotle is an idiot. Also, he is Einstein's favorite scientist (heart emoji)

  6. Nikola Tesla

    A child of light, he was born during a thunderstorm. His like was full of amazing breakthroughs and heart wrenching defeats. Follow us as we learn about one of the greatest minds to ever walk the Earth.

  7. Karl Marx

    He lived a penurious life often forced to cadge money from friends and family. He was an exile who bounced from country to country constantly rejected. He died broke and alone. Yet, his ideas have inspired more change than few others before or after. Follow us as we explore the life of the…

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  8. Mozart

    Mozart was writing music as early as 5. At 6 he was touring Europe amazing the nobility. Although most child prodigies fade as they mature, Mozart was able to continue his brilliance and ultimately change the world

  9. John Quincy Adams

    Today I’m joined by Professor Matthew Mason of Brigham Young University. He has published numerous books including “John Quincy Adams and the Politics of Slavery: Selections from the Diary.” He guides us through the USA’s best Ex-President and how he took an early stand against slavery.

  10. Stalin

    One of the world's greatest murders. He almost became a priest but instead decided to rule over the backward country of Russia and raise them into one of the world's superpowers, all while killing millions.

  11. Aristotle

    This is a short educational summary of the life of Aristotle. Some consider him the greatest man who has ever lived. He has done more to science and philosophy than almost anyone. The pupil of Plato and the tutor of Alexander the Great.

  12. Jesus Christ

    A short summary of the dope life of Jesus Christ

  13. Mao Zedong

    Mao killed millions of his own people in the pursuit of a fair and classless society. Even though he has killed more people than Hitler, he is still revered in an eerie way to this day!

  14. George Washington

    A short summary of the life of George Washington

  15. Marie Curie

    A short summary of the dope life of Marie Curie

  16. Martin Luther King Jr.

    Short biography of Martin Luther King Jr.

  17. Adolf Hitler

    Short biography of Adolf Hitler

  18. Joseph Smith

    Life summary of Joseph Smith, the Mormon Prophet.

  19. The Greatest So Far

    We review all the people we have done so far and discuss who is the greatest of them ALL!!!!!

  20. Napoleon

    Was he 5'2? Did he have a freaking huge grave? Did his codes revolutionize the world? Find out!

  21. Mahatma Gandhi

    Unlike any world changer we have seen. He overcame hate with peace. Oh, and he fast for weeks at a time.

  22. Cleopatra

    Short biography of Cleopatra and her lovers

  23. Socrates

    Short biography of Socrates

  24. William Shakespeare

    Short summary of the life of Will Shakespeare yo.

  25. The Prophet Muhammad

    The founder of the religion of Islam. Born in Saudi Arabia, this man came from humble beginnings as a merchant. Late in his life he was visited by an angel and had the courage to stand up to wicked practices of the people of his time. He is hands down top 5 most influential people to ever live.…

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  26. Albert Einstein

    Short summary of the life of Albert Einstein broh.

  27. Julius Caesar

    A short summary of the life of Julius Caesar

  28. Buddha

    Short biography of Buddha

  29. Alexander The Great

    Biography of Alexander the Great

  30. Charles Darwin

    A brief summary of the life and achievements of Charles Darwin

  31. Sir Isaac Newton

    Join us as we discuss how Isaac Newton progressed from a disgruntled farmboy to possibly the greatest scientist in history.

  32. Abraham Lincoln

    Join us as we discuss the life of Abraham Lincoln, one who persevered through much hardship to become a great American hero.

  33. Leonardo da Vinci

    Join us as we discuss the life and achievements of Leonardo da Vinci.

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Short biographies of the greatest men and women that have ever lived. Come with us as we analyze the lives of people such as Leonardo da Vinci, Sir Isaac Newton and Abraham Lincoln. Why were these people great? Why did they change the world? Subscribe now to find out!

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Stephen Wirthlin

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Short biographies of the greatest men and women that have ever lived. Come with us as we analyze the lives of people such as Leonardo da Vinci, Sir Isaac Newton and Abraham Lincoln. Why were these people great? Why did they change the world? Subscribe now to find out!

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