You may come across references to key people/names in your research.
If these names are unfamiliar you can use the online biographical resources to find out more about their life and works and their contribution to history and society
Online reference work for information about people who have helped shape British history, life and culture. The Dictionary offers concise, up-to-date biographies written by named, specialist authors.
Access to thousands of biographies of the individuals who have shaped American history. Intuitive search and browse options are available to facilitate searching by name, date, occupation and more.