Has a searchable online database containing 15,000 of the international names, past and present. This is a commercial site for Biography television show.
Distinguished Women
http://www.netsrq.com/~dbois/index.html
Distinguished Women of Past and Present:There are women who are writers, educators, scientists, heads of state, politicians, civil rights crusaders, artists, entertainers and others. Some were alive hundreds of years ago and some are living today. Search for biographies of distinguished women by name or by field.
Explorers of the World
http://www.bham.wednet.edu/explore.htm
There are those who dare to challenge the boundaries of space, time, ignorance and science. What kinds of people chose a life of exploration, challenge and discovery? What do you think of the explorers at this site? Which do you admire the most?
African Americans in the Sciences. Profiled here are African American men and women who have contributed to the advancement of science and engineering.
Famous Hispanics
http://coloquio.com/famosos/alpha.html
Famous Hispanics in the World and History An extensive list of links to biographies of important Hispanic figures.
This archive provides you with important information about your favorite celebrities (and even your not-so-favorite celebrities). You'll find biographies, credits, quotations, and such vital facts as educational histories, real names, and astrological signs. Movie, Rock, and Sports Star Biographies.
Physics Around the World
http://physicsweb.org/TIPTOP
Famous Scientists Biographies of famous scientists from the past and present.
The Presidents of the United States of America List of internal links to each President of the US. Includes photographs and links to speeches.
Presidents
http://www.ipl.org/ref/POTUS/
Presidents of the United States In this resource you will find background information, election results, cabinet members, presidency highlights, and some odd facts on each of the presidents. Links to biographies, historical documents, audio and video files, and other presidential sites are also included to enrich this site.