He is perhaps the most famous and revered figure in Zulu history and one of the most famous South Africans ever to have lived. Shaka Zulu transformed the Zulu tribe from a small clan into the beginnings of a nation.

Called treacherous, deluded, out-of-touch, and insane, Lenin might have been a minor historical footnote but for the Russian Revolution, which catapulted him into the headlines of the 20th century.

Life of the Yugoslav communist leader who battled Nazis in World War II and resisted Soviet efforts to control his country during the Cold War.

An in-depth account of the life of the infamous Nazi who deported Europe's Jews to death camps. Includes the dramatic story of his daring capture by Israeli agents.

Remember the glorious triumphs of the stately Prime Minister who led England through its darkest hour and on to victory.

Profile of the Communist dictator believed to be responsible for the murders of 2-million Cambodians in the mid-1970s.

Portrait of the colorful and controversial former First Lady of the Philippines, who went on buying sprees that included New York City skyscrapers and 3,000 pairs of shoes. Although once a heroine to the millions of peasants, Imelda and her dictator husband Ferdinand amassed personal fortunes of billions of dollars while in power. Many believe the money was stolen from the government and international loans designed to help the poor.

A look at France's most outspoken and controversial politician. Many consider Le Pen to be a racist and a threat to democracy, but he shocked France when he came in second in the presidential elections in 2002. The far-right leader of the National Front party has been convicted on charges of inciting racial hatred and Holocaust denial. Yet he has appeal to a wide range of people who admire his brilliance as a speaker and his willingness to rock the establishment.