With the heart of an explorer and the passion of an evangelist, David Livingstone mapped vast, unexp... more

Born into a loving family, Dietrich Bonhoeffer pursued a life as a pastor, teacher, theologian -- an... more

Seventeen-year-old Dwight Lyman Moody changed his name, moved to Boston, and began pursuing dreams o... more

The son of missionary parents, Paul Brand did not plan on becoming a doctor. After training as a bui... more

Pursuing his calling with singleness of vision, John Wesley (1703 -1791) defied the strength of angr... more

When he became God s smuggler, Brother Andrew was already familiar with risk. As a boy, the intrepid... more

Count Zinzendorf opened his estate to persecuted Moravian Christians, and under his leadership this ... more

New Zealander Florence Young (1856-1940) rose to her calling and became a fearless and faithful witn... more

Endowed with rare determination and a wry sense of humor, C.T. Studd unceasingly pursued a life devo... more

When young Rachel Saint (1914-1994) surrendered her life to God, she began an unimaginable journey t... more

Las potentes luces de la comisara de polica de Haarlem - en aquel entonces bajo el control de la Ges... more

In search of open spaces and land to call his own, Daniel Boone fearlessly led a band of brave settl... more

When Lillian Trasher founded Egypt s first orphanage, others thought that a lone American woman with... more

Adventurous Wilfred Grenfell was no stranger to danger. As a new Christian, this English doctor mini... more

Known during the Civil War as the Angel of the Battlefield, remarkable Clara Barton risked everyth... more

Horrified by the poverty and suffering most people took for granted in industrial England, William B... more

At age six the sharp bite of a whip taught Harriet Tubman what it meant to be a slave. The other sla... more

With the favor William s father enjoyed in Britain s royal court, all William had to do was show him... more

As America s first foreign missionary, Adoniram Judson spent thirty-eight years working in Burma, th... more

As a young girl growing up on the shores of Lake Washington, Betty Greene had two passions: a love f... more

Once a kidnapped slave baby, George Washington Carver found freedom in learning everything he could ... more

Heroes of History is a unique biography series that brings the shaping of history to life with the r... more

In a twist that only God could orchestrate, this spirited young girl who grew up to become the most ... more

Hudson survived his perilous maiden voyage to his beloved China. With his heart set in determined ob... more

Seven-year-old Nate Saint peered wide-eyed over the cockpit of his older brother Sam s Challenger bi... more

William Carey watched from the dock as the magnificent sailing ship headed for the English Channel w... more

Exposed to the horrendous living conditions of women prisoners and their children, Elizabeth Fry ple... more