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00:00 "His troop is marching on! Glory, hallelujah! Glory, hallelujah!"
00:06 Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the most popular,
00:11 important, and/or notable figures in history, regardless of reputation.
00:15 "He really had no choice but either to withdraw that force or reinforce it and have a full-scale war."
00:26 "If you do not go now, you will be buried in this field.
00:30 I've seen enough blood."
00:38 Born in 1412, Joan of Arc was a pivotal figure in France's history,
00:43 and now as an icon in the Catholic faith as well. During the Hundred Years' War,
00:47 she provided what she believed was guidance from God to strategically assist France in
00:52 defeating England, particularly in the crucial siege of Orleans.
00:55 "Put yourself in my shoes for a moment. How would you feel if you were me?"
01:01 "Knowing what I know? Enormous gratitude."
01:06 Her independence, resilience, and faith in the face of adversity are recognized to this day.
01:11 She was canonized as a saint, and is viewed as a feminist icon for her military prowess
01:17 and refusal to conform to the gender norms of her time.
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01:30 Number 29 - Amelia Earhart
01:33 "Oh, it's very interesting to me to fly in the southern climate rather than in the north."
01:39 Despite her mysterious disappearance, Earhart is remembered and honored for her record-breaking
01:45 solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean in 1932. Being the first woman to accomplish the feat,
01:50 she paved the way for future aviators both through her achievements in the field,
01:54 as well as her outspoken support for equal rights.
01:57 "People are saying that you're reckless, a better celebrity than pilot."
02:02 "Enthusiastic? Yes. Reckless? Not on your life."
02:07 Her legacy will always provoke discussion as to what truly happened to her,
02:11 which has kept her name in the public consciousness long after her presumed death.
02:15 She has a slew of memorial sites dedicated to her across the United States.
02:20 There's even a crater on the moon named after her.
02:23 "Earhart, this is Itasca. Did you receive transmission?"
02:26 Number 28 - Julius Caesar
02:34 "I think that Caesar, in many ways, was very idealistic.
02:39 He really wants to bring about change to Rome, to lift up the poor people."
02:44 Among the most famous Roman politicians, Julius Caesar climbed to power as a member
02:49 of the First Triumvirate. The trio didn't last long as the alliance broke down,
02:53 leading to a civil war. Caesar later crossed the Rubicon,
02:56 defeated his opponents, and took over as dictator.
02:59 "Caesar is an extremely charismatic politician. He's attractive.
03:03 He's witty. In fact, one could say that he has all the talents."
03:08 Characterized by his bold political moves, he was also known for his military victories,
03:13 writings, and the Julian calendar. His assassination on the Ides of March
03:17 changed the history of Rome, leading to the beginning of an empire.
03:21 Further immortalized by the likes of Shakespeare,
03:24 his life and death have become key moments in the history of Western civilization.
03:28 Number 27 - Jane Austen
03:37 English author Jane Austen is responsible for writing novels that are read,
03:41 studied, and adapted to this day. Pride and Prejudice,
03:44 Emma, and Sense and Sensibility, to name a few.
03:47 "Are you laughing at me?" "No."
03:48 "Are you rejecting me?" "I'm sure that the feelings which,
03:50 as you've told me, have hindered your regard will help you in overcoming it."
03:53 Her work has been lauded for both capturing and commentating on the lifestyle and customs
03:58 of Georgian-era England. Not to mention, her female-led stories are recognized as having
04:03 paved the way for later feminist literature.
04:05 "It was in union that must have been to the advantage of both.
04:08 By her ease in lifeliness, his mind might have been softened, his manners improved."
04:15 Despite being written hundreds of years ago, the timeless themes of Austen's tales continue
04:20 to resonate with modern audiences, and we presume that they will be classics for eras to come.
04:26 "You would quit the abbey, sacrifice your independence?"
04:31 "Yeah."
04:34 "Live constantly with my father in my house, if you're..."
04:36 Number 26. Leonardo da Vinci.
04:41 "Leonardo is an Italian Renaissance painter, but his genius is universal,
04:46 and it speaks to everybody."
04:48 When you talk about figures from the Renaissance, Leonardo da Vinci inevitably comes up as one of
04:52 the most gifted men of the era. His status as a multifaceted artist arguably defines the term
04:58 Renaissance man. Da Vinci's scientific explorations come with major innovations and inventions in all
05:03 kinds of subjects. "This idea of visualizing things, being able to draw it out and talk
05:09 about the phenomena, that's in all of these notebooks." Everything from observations
05:15 about human anatomy to early designs for a primitive helicopter can be attributed to him.
05:20 There's also his world-class painting that includes priceless artworks such as Mona Lisa
05:25 and The Last Supper. It would probably be easier to list the things he didn't accomplish in his
05:30 lifetime. "We have very few records in the whole history of science similar to Leonardo's
05:36 manuscripts. These are not books. You cannot compare that to a work by Galileo or by Newton."
05:43 Number 25. Winston Churchill.
05:46 For better or worse, Winston Churchill might be among the most British men who ever lived.
05:51 His role as Prime Minister provided vital leadership for the United Kingdom during World War II.
05:56 Known as a great politician and speaker, Churchill's influence altered the course of the
06:00 British Empire. "If this long island story of ours is to end at last, then let it end only when each
06:08 one of us lies choking in his own blood upon the ground." Helping to promote morale and patriotism,
06:17 the leader is considered to have helped the UK endure the hardships of the war.
06:21 Not beloved by everyone, the important man garnered a complex reputation among the
06:26 international community. Some view him as a heroic character, while others see him as another British
06:32 colonialist. "Here we are with Churchill on the phone with... With Churchill, he's on the phone
06:37 to Roosevelt. This is the room in which he had the top secret direct line to the White House."
06:42 Number 24. Florence Nightingale. "My parents did not want me to become a nurse,
06:48 so I decided to study nursing in secret." Nightingale's work in the field of nursing is
06:54 nothing short of trailblazing. During the Crimean War, she worked to implement revolutionary hygiene
07:00 and sanitation practices, as well as keeping detailed records of the improvements made that
07:04 would help shape future hospitals. She was given the nickname "The Lady with the Lamp" as she would
07:09 often make her rounds with a literal light in her hand, and figuratively light up the spirits of her
07:14 patients with her kindness and care. Nightingale's commitment to nursing and public health has left
07:19 a far-reaching legacy that continues to leave a significant impact today. "The conditions in the
07:25 hospital greatly improved, and the doctors started to realize how valuable nursing was."
07:32 Number 23. Elizabeth I of England. "I am the Queen! You are not my equal, sir, and you never will be!"
07:41 Though Queen Elizabeth II was the Commonwealth's longest-reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth I's
07:46 influence over Britain and the world at large cannot be overstated. Countless achievements
07:51 and significant world events are credited to Elizabeth. The defeat of the Spanish Armada in
07:56 1588, the settling of tensions between Protestants and Catholics, and the rise of the merchant class
08:01 among many other examples. "This armada that sails against us, carries in its bowels the inquisition,
08:10 God forbid it succeeds." Also, as a patron of writers such as William Shakespeare and Christopher
08:16 Marlowe, her reign contributed to great cultural growth with far-reaching impact. As a leader and
08:21 a decision-maker, Elizabeth I was truly a pillar of influence. "I am married to England."
08:30 Number 22. Charles Darwin. "Nature does not revolve around man. Man must fall into nature's
08:38 cauldron. He's no deity, no exception." Few scientists have lit the world on fire quite
08:46 like Charles Darwin. The biologist traveled around the world on the Beagle studying animals,
08:51 developing the theory of evolution after famous trips to areas such as the Galapagos.
08:56 According to his research, natural selection changes the trajectory of a species in considerable
09:01 ways. "He started to prepare a masterwork where every possible criticism could be anticipated,
09:07 and every assertion backed up by evidence." He published his findings in the groundbreaking
09:12 On the Origin of Species and changed the scientific world forever. Controversial for
09:18 some audiences, Darwin's theories angered some people who came to be known as creationists.
09:23 His work in evolutionary biology gave birth to a greater understanding of nature itself.
09:28 "Oh, you believe that selection is the only possible creative law. Pure chance, the roll
09:33 of the dice. In fact, new species are created by natural birth according to God's law."
09:39 Number 21. Christopher Columbus. "Columbus, to his dying day,
09:43 believed that the discoveries that he had found in what we now call America
09:47 were in fact somewhere in the Far East." Queen Isabella I and King Ferdinand II sponsored the
09:53 voyage of this Italian explorer, sending him on a trip that would change the world.
09:58 Christopher Columbus landed in the Caribbean and set off a chain reaction of exploration,
10:03 bringing Spanish influence to the Americas. The traveler attempted to find a route to the East
10:08 Indies and instead discovered something else. "Thank God. Thank Saint Elmo. Thank all the
10:16 angels and the saints." A modern perspective puts Columbus in a different and much more complicated
10:21 light. While he did transform Western civilization, the man also brought disease,
10:26 exploitation, and slavery to the indigenous populations of America. His lasting impact
10:31 is simultaneously important and difficult to grapple with in light of his darker side.
10:36 Number 20. Rosa Parks. "So you did not get up?" "No." "Do you know why?" "Yes,
10:44 because I didn't think I should have to get up." She silenced a nation with a legendary refusal,
10:49 and now, every American grows up learning her name. In the heat of the United States
10:54 Civil Rights Movement, Parks found herself on a crowded bus and in a seat desired by
10:59 white passengers. But when the driver insisted that Parks move, she firmly declined.
11:04 "I'm already on, besides, it's raining." "I don't care if the sky is falling. You're
11:11 gonna ride with my bus, you're gonna get off, and come back home." "Round the back!"
11:17 Her arrest was the last of several incidents that led to the Montgomery Bus Boycott,
11:21 which eventually forced the Supreme Court to rule bus segregation laws unconstitutional.
11:27 Despite resulting personal hardships, Parks continued work as an activist for African
11:31 American equality and helped establish scholarships and educational institutions.
11:35 Today, she is an indisputable icon of justice and bravery. She reminds us that even the smallest
11:42 acts can sometimes achieve the greatest progress. "We have made many improvements from way back
11:48 there when we had legally enforced racial segregation, but we still have many challenges
11:56 to face." Number 19. Anne Frank. Her story might have been the first historical play
12:02 that you read in grade school, but its significance goes much further. "I feel I have a sweet secret,
12:08 and I long for the time when I shall feel that secret within me again." She and her family were
12:15 among millions of Jewish Germans who went into hiding from Adolf Hitler's Nazi regime. She
12:20 cataloged her time in a personal journal that has since become one of the most renowned books
12:24 in history. The diary's commentary on Frank's family, career aspirations, and internal struggles
12:29 were deeply nuanced and touched those who read them. "I see the world being slowly transformed
12:35 into a wilderness. I hear the approaching thunder that one day will destroy us too."
12:40 As such, the document has inspired movies, plays, museums, charities, and more. While she herself
12:47 tragically did not survive, her writing prevails as one of the most universally recognized reminders
12:52 of the horrors created by the Holocaust, and the real people who were lost to it. "I can shake off
12:58 everything if I write, but, and that is the great question, will I ever be able to write well?"
13:06 Number 18. William Shakespeare. Few writers from the 16th and 17th centuries are as well-remembered
13:13 as William Shakespeare. "By malign fate, the message goes astray, which would tell Romeo
13:18 of the friar's plan. He hears only that Juliet is dead." The Bard of Avon is arguably the most
13:25 famous playwright that ever lived, with an extensive catalog of plays and sonnets. Many
13:30 of the world's finest actors have tested their abilities on stage and screen in Shakespearean
13:34 productions. If you didn't have to read his writing in school, you've definitely seen a
13:39 film or TV show based on one of his stories. "And all our yesterdays have lighted fools the way
13:44 to dusty death. Out." He is without a doubt one of the most adapted and celebrated authors in human
13:53 history. Still representing a high watermark for the English language, Shakespeare continues to
13:59 have a hold on popular culture. "There was no doubt that Shakespeare was the best at writing
14:03 plays, but there was enough doubt that he had to start his own theater company to put them on."
14:07 Number 17. Mother Teresa. "The government of India has received the people with great dignity,
14:14 and with great love for the people. I've never seen that before."
14:18 Anyeza Gonjaboyaju took the name Mother Teresa to honor the patron saint of missionaries,
14:24 and the title foreshadowed the remarkable life she led. She swore solemn religious vows young,
14:29 offering the majority of her life in service to the poor and in educating those most in need of
14:35 miracles. She created the Missionaries of Charity Congregation, which continues to provide humanitarian
14:40 aid for refugees, victims of disease, orphans, and many others across multiple continents. Even when
14:46 receiving the Nobel Peace Prize for her lifelong efforts, she insisted that the money for the
14:51 ceremony be donated. Her selfless legacy has inspired countless others to continue her philosophy
14:56 of kindness and altruism. It's no wonder that her name has become colloquial shorthand for moral
15:02 generosity. "They're content because they get so much love. It depends on ourselves how we help
15:09 them to accept suffering as a gift." Number 16. Mahatma Gandhi. From a lawyer to a renowned
15:17 symbol of peace, the story of Mahatma Gandhi is one of national struggle, triumph, and tragedy.
15:23 "To gain independence, we must prove worthy of it. There must be Hindu, Muslim unity always."
15:34 He played an integral part in the Indian independence movement in the 1930s and 1940s.
15:39 Synonymous with his country of origin, the activist defined the best of both India and humanity. His
15:45 choice of non-violent resistance was seen as an admirable change from previous revolts. Inspiring
15:50 the likes of Martin Luther King Jr., this leader showed the world that peace can be achieved without
15:55 taking up arms. His assassination in 1948 marked the end of an extraordinary life of world-changing
16:02 activism. Number 15. Vladimir Lenin. Few countries have gone through more changes in the 20th century
16:09 than Russia. One of the men responsible for altering the nation's history was Vladimir Lenin.
16:14 He played a key role in the October Revolution, led the Bolsheviks, and helped to create Soviet
16:20 Russia. Taking inspiration from radical thinker Karl Marx, Lenin worked to install communism on
16:25 a national level. The revolutionaries' pro-communist forces fought off the White Army in the Russian
16:30 Civil War, maintaining power and subsequently creating the USSR. His administration also
16:36 started a wave of political violence known as the Red Terror. After facing serious health problems,
16:41 the leader died in 1924 and was later succeeded by controversial figures like Joseph Stalin.
16:48 Number 14. Nikola Tesla. Way ahead of his time, Nikola Tesla worked tirelessly to understand
16:55 the potential for electrical power. -I now have the pleasure of introducing you to a novel system
17:02 of electrical transformation and distribution of energy by means of alternate currents.
17:08 His most important work surrounds his innovations with alternating current. With many inventions to
17:13 his name, the engineer even worked for Thomas Edison before venturing out on his own.
17:17 -I was thrilled to the marrow meeting Edison. This great man had revolutionized the world
17:25 with his incandescent lamp. Businessman George Westinghouse grew interested in Tesla's AC
17:30 current ideas, starting a rivalry between the pair and Edison. Beyond inspiring Elon Musk's
17:35 company name, this scientist also pursued key research into wireless technology. The Tesla
17:41 coil and a variation of the induction motor are just two works attributed to his boundless genius.
17:46 -He was synchronizing electricity in the sky and the earth with current surging through his
17:50 magnifying transmitter, aka a Tesla coil. Number 13. Mao Zedong. After the fall of imperial China,
18:00 a series of conflicts opened the door for revolutionary Mao Zedong. His political
18:04 leanings inspired the founding of the Chinese Communist Party. When the Nationalist Party
18:08 fought the CCP, the resulting civil war ended in the latter side winning in 1949. Zedong then
18:15 created the People's Republic of China and became the most dominant figure in Chinese politics.
18:20 For decades, the leader presided over reforms that revolutionized the country's economic output
18:26 and created the Great Chinese Famine. Through the Cultural Revolution, the chairman both became
18:30 feared and hugely powerful. He's largely seen as being responsible for countless deaths due
18:36 to his legislation and politically motivated violence. Number 12. Cleopatra. She's a household
18:43 name whenever the topic of Egyptian leaders comes up at dinner time. Cleopatra assumed the throne
18:48 of Ptolemy XII at an astonishingly young age, facing the chaotic civil turmoil and political
18:53 unrest that came with it. While her complicated relationships with Marc Antony and Julius Caesar
18:58 have been heavily dramatized, they were also unmistakably tactical. -On your knees,
19:04 you dare ask the pro-consul of the Roman Empire? -I asked it of Julius Caesar. I demanded
19:13 of you. These and other relations with the Roman Empire helped keep Egypt a sovereign nation
19:18 and secured its bookmark in today's encyclopedias. She shaped her kingdom's economics, religion,
19:24 artistic movements, and body of laws. Her depictions in both ancient artwork and modern
19:29 pop culture are equally famous, and her status as a historical heroine has hardly diminished,
19:35 even centuries after her reign. -She threatened Rome and Romans were afraid of her. She thought
19:41 she could conquer the world. 11. Alexander the Great
19:45 -Alexander immediately faces the greatest challenge of his young life,
19:49 proving to the citizens of Macedonia that he deserves to be king.
19:54 After assuming the throne of Macedon, Alexander the Great didn't let his age hold him back.
19:59 His military genius allowed him to conquer large portions of Asia. His intelligence might also
20:04 have been partly due to his being taught by the great Aristotle, the latter of whom was a student
20:09 of the Greek philosopher Plato. -When they compete to bring out the good,
20:13 the best in each other, this is the love between men that can build a city-state
20:18 and lift us from our frog pond. -The king didn't just leave behind an
20:23 extensive empire either. In the period after his death, the ruler's cultural footprint resulted
20:28 in the Hellenistic Age. From Macedonia to modern-day India, Alexander brought European
20:34 influence to areas much farther than the Mediterranean. -There is no doubt among
20:38 Alexander's officers that no single human being could ever take his place.
20:42 10. Thomas Edison -Many of the most important inventions of the 20th century can be credited
20:49 to Thomas Edison. With his modern take on the electric light bulb, the inventor helped to
20:54 provide a life-changing innovation to American homes. He and his research team have taken credit
20:58 for several milestones in entertainment. This includes the phonograph, revolutionizing the
21:03 way people consume all kinds of sound recordings. -Imagine dictation without the aid of a stenographer.
21:09 Phonographic books that will speak to blind people, reproduction of music, talking toys.
21:17 There's also the motion picture camera, which, along with the legendary Black Maria Studios,
21:22 provided a new way to capture fiction and non-fiction. Edison's name has become an
21:27 integral part of an age that industrialized and connected the world.
21:31 9. Abraham Lincoln -We must not be enemies. Though passion may have strained,
21:40 it must not break our bonds of affection. The 16th President of the United States ranks among
21:48 the most important in the nation's history. Next to the likes of the first president, George
21:52 Washington, Abraham Lincoln is often considered among the most favored in American history.
21:56 He became the president right as the bitter argument over slavery ignited the Civil War.
22:01 His work in restoring the Union during the conflict saved the nation, preserving the
22:06 power of the U.S. government during a devastating war. In his greatest moments as the Commander-in-Chief,
22:14 his abolitionist policies and subsequent influence on the 13th Amendment ended slavery in America.
22:20 His political ingenuity, moral character, and iconic speeches still receive praise to this day.
22:27 8. Adolf Hitler -Das deutsche Volk ist glücklich in dem Bewusstsein, dass die ewige Flucht der
22:40 Erscheinungen nunmehr endgültig abgelöst wurde von einem ruhenden Volk. As an infamous and
22:48 world-changing figure of the 20th century, Adolf Hitler is undeniably evil. His rise to power in
22:54 post-World War I Germany turned the nation into a fascist state. Using anti-Semitic rhetoric,
22:59 Hitler became a dictator and plunged the country into war. As the German Chancellor, the corrupt
23:05 leader fought for control of Europe in World War II. He and his Nazi collaborators engineered the
23:10 Holocaust, systematically killing millions of Jews and others deemed undesirable. After trying to
23:15 normalize far-right and racist ideas, the politician died as one of the most loathed people in modern
23:21 history. 7. Marie Curie -She was the first female Nobel Prize winner, and she remains its only
23:46 recipient for scientific work in two different fields. You might know Marie Curie for her famous
23:51 discovery of radium, but you might not think about all of the world-shaping developments that
23:55 her research led to. X-rays, pivotal atomic research, and life-saving cancer treatments
24:12 all owe their success to Curie's earlier work. She persevered in spite of scandals, xenophobia,
24:18 sexism, and the long-term illness that eventually claimed her life. She stands as one of the most
24:23 important trailblazers in the history of chemistry and physics, and multiple universities,
24:28 scholarships, and awards have been named for her. She's even got her own synthetic chemical element.
24:37 6. Martin Luther King Jr. -Let freedom ring from every hill and mole hill of Mississippi,
24:44 from every mountainside! As one of the faces of the civil rights movement,
24:49 Martin Luther King Jr. ranks among the greatest Americans ever. Helping to organize the Montgomery
24:54 bus boycott, King instigated a much-needed change to segregationist policies in America. At the
24:59 famed March on Washington, his "I Have a Dream" speech became among the most famous of the 20th
25:04 century. His activities also ensured that legislation such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964
25:23 was passed in the United States. While he was assassinated in 1968, his ministry has lived
25:29 on through his timeless words and actions. He also received a Nobel Peace Prize and later a
25:34 federal holiday in his honor, adding to his lasting impact on the U.S. and the world.
25:50 5. Isaac Newton -He invents calculus, makes huge discoveries about the nature of light,
25:56 and the fateful apple supposedly falls, sparking his theory of gravity. For a scientist from the
26:03 17th century, Isaac Newton had a lot of incredible insights into everyday life. His discoveries in
26:08 the field of physics are legendary by any measure. Without him, we would still have gravity,
26:14 but we might not understand it as well. Whether or not Newton was really hit by a falling apple,
26:19 he famously developed gravitational theories among many other key observations.
26:23 His laws of motion are still cited in science, helping people work out the essential aspects
26:40 of the universe. The book Principia encapsulates some of his most important findings,
26:45 and still ranks as a pivotal scientific text.
26:48 4. Gautama Buddha -In the 6th century BCE, Siddhartha Gautama was said to have been born
27:02 in what is now modern-day Nepal. He later came to be known as Buddha.
27:13 His life and teachings came to inspire Buddhism, one of the most influential religions to come
27:17 out of Asia. Two of his notable concepts include the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path,
27:23 both of which are meant to help the mind and body. Known for his simple lifestyle and focus
27:27 on meditation, the religious leader also inspired many sacred texts, including the Tipitaka.
27:33 The long-standing tradition that originates from Gautama has hundreds of millions of followers
27:37 to its name. 3. Albert Einstein -If you've ever been called Einstein,
27:52 somebody probably thinks you're pretty smart. This is because Albert Einstein might as well
27:56 be the most famous scientific mind of the last century. In his theory of
28:07 relativity, the scientist established himself as a leading mind of the 20th century. He also
28:12 popularized one of the more important formulas in the history of physics.
28:16 The Nobel Prize winner's innovations in a variety of scientific fields had an unprecedented effect
28:29 on modern science. At the dawn of the nuclear age, his incredible work signaled a new era
28:35 for scientific thought. 2. Muhammad -As the man responsible for a leading world religion,
29:00 Muhammad is a sacred figure to Muslims around the globe. In the 7th century CE,
29:05 the leader started his ministry after receiving what is known traditionally as his first revelation
29:10 from God. His work helped to transform Islam from a small group into a significant presence
29:15 in the Arabic world. The prophet's teachings came to encompass the Quran, the holiest text in Islam.
29:26 Once he built up a massive following, Muhammad and his followers completed a conquest of Mecca.
29:31 He ultimately laid the groundwork for a religious movement that now has over a billion people
29:36 worldwide, following the founder's death. The faith split into Shia and Sunni sects that each
29:42 developed their own traditions. The Sunni sects were the first to establish their own religion.
29:44 This is the defining moment in Muhammad's life, and today for the one and a half billion people
29:51 all around the world who follow him, completely accepting his revelation defines what it means
29:57 to be a Muslim. Before we unveil our top pick, here are some honorable mentions.
30:01 Zoroaster -Founding Zoroastrianism, the prophet developed the groundbreaking monotheistic
30:07 religion. St. Paul -As a prolific writer, Paul played an important part in disseminating early
30:14 Christian teachings. Margaret Thatcher -The United Kingdom's first female prime minister,
30:19 a leader in conservative politics. Genghis Khan -The Mongol ruler built a fearsome empire that
30:33 was the largest of its kind. Benjamin Franklin -This founding father of America was an important
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31:13 and switch on notifications. Jesus Christ -According to tradition, Jesus of Nazareth emerged
31:28 as a religious prophet who took 12 apostles, preached around the Middle East, and was later
31:33 crucified for his teachings. His story in the New Testament recounts everything from his ability to
31:38 work miracles to his lessons, including the Beatitudes. Jesus Christ and the writings
31:42 surrounding him eventually inspired the biggest religion in the world. It's also hard to
31:56 overestimate his influence on Western culture. With the growth of the Christian church,
32:00 the religious leader continued to inspire everything from politics to artwork. When you
32:04 factor in the various Christian denominations, there's an endless amount of influence that his
32:09 work has had on billions of people. Did we forget another important figure in history?
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