Provides biographical information for over 500,000 people. Search for current or historic figures based on name, nationality, ethnicity, birth/death dates or places, or occupation, as well as by broad subject categories (e.g., the Obama administration, criminals, inventors, etc.), keyword and full text. Searches can be limited to full-text and/or peer-reviewed articles.Results may include images, video, audio, podcasts, websites

 An illustrated collection of more than 57,000 biographies of noteworthy people in any walk of life who were connected with the British Isles and British history worldwide. Includes people who lived from the earliest historical times to the present. Updated 3 times per year. LIMITED TO ONE USER AT A TIME.

A collection of works of English and American literature from the eighth century to the present day, plus biographical and bibliographical information and key works of criticism and reference. Also includes links to literary web resources. Contains biographies of 4393 authors.

A collection of biographical profiles on over one million individuals. Search by name, gender, occupation, geography, hobbies and interests, religion and much more.