by reginaldwam3 | Jun 10, 2021 | Series 1
Waking the Dead Elizabeth I 1533-1603 England Through skilled diplomacy, uncommon wisdom, and unparalleled charisma, the brilliant and beloved “Virgin Queen” Elizabeth brought religious peace to England during the worst days of Protestant-Catholic conflict. And, with...
by reginaldwam3 | Jun 10, 2021 | Series 1
Waking the Dead Marcus Aurelius 121 – 180 Roman Empire Marcus Aurelius, the emperor of Rome from 161 to 180 AD is best known for his Meditations, a remarkable book that captures the essence of stoic philosophy, and is the equal of the Tao te Ching, Bhagavad...
by reginaldwam3 | Jun 10, 2021 | Series 1
Waking the Dead Frédéric Chopin 1810 – 1849 Poland / France The famous 19th century composer Frédéric François Chopin transformed the piano into a solo instrument of breathtaking emotional power. Consumptive and sickly, he is almost as well known for his liaison...
by reginaldwam3 | Jun 10, 2021 | Series 1
Waking the Dead Jezebel 9th Century BC Lebanon/Israel Jezebel was a Phoenician princess from Tyre (Lebanon) who was married off to Ahab, King of the Hebrews. She tried to introduce her native idol worship to Israel, incurring the wrath of the prophets, particularly...
by reginaldwam3 | Jun 9, 2021 | Series 1
Waking the Dead Marilyn Monroe 1926 – 1962 America Marilyn Monroe was one of the most famous movie stars of all time. Many people have tried to explain (and others have tried to dismiss) the powerful impact her presence had on the consciousness of...
