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Rome's fiery bard of civil war
In Cordoba, Roman Spain, Marcus Annaeus Lucanus was born into a family of literary distinction, the nephew of the philosopher Seneca. He would become one of Rome's most gifted poets, composing Pharsalia, an epic poem about the civil war between Caesar and Pompey. His brilliance and his entanglement in a conspiracy against Nero led to his forced suicide at just twenty-five.
A cobbler who would shoe the world
In Herzogenaurach, Bavaria, Adolf 'Adi' Dassler was born with a cobbler's instinct for craft. Working from his mother's laundry room, he would create athletic shoes that Olympic champions wore to victory. His founding of Adidas in 1949, after a bitter split with his brother Rudolf, who founded Puma, launched one of the most iconic brands in sporting history.
The first film featuring the giant monster known as Godzilla was released (poster pictured) nationwide in Japan.
The first film featuring the giant monster known as Godzilla was released (poster pictured) nationwide in Japan.