Courtesy of the National Archives of Canada Samuel de Champlain, though probably born a commoner, moved beyond his modest roots in the town of Brouage, France to become one of his country's most noted explorers. The acknowledged founder of the city of Quebec and the first European to discover the lake that bears his name, Champlain led expeditions deep into areas that would later be known as New York and Ontario.

Explore More A Florida college football player and a female accomplice have been arrested in connection with a violent home invasion inside a luxury Orlando condo earlier this month, according to police. Justin Hodges, a defensive back with the University of Central Florida, was one of several men who barged into a 28th-floor apartment with guns on Jan. 9, severely beat an occupant and robbed the residence before fleeing, officials said.

By Hanna FlintFeatures correspondent Alamy(Credit: Alamy)The popularity of the genre has traditionally been an obstacle for BAME performers, who have been excluded from lead roles. But this may not hold much longer, writes Hanna Flint. Period dramas have served as the backbone of British cinema and television, ever since the first films began production at the tail end of the 19th Century. But more often than not, these productions have had one major similarity: an all-white cast.

Michael Andrew Fox is a Canadian-American actor. He is recognizable for the ”Back to the Future film trilogy”. He is also the founder of the Michael J. Fox Foundation to help with the research and find the cure for Parkinson disease. Fox was born on June 9, 1961, he starred in his first role in the 1980 comedy Midnight Madness. In 1982, Fox starred in his first sitcom Family Ties which aired on NBC for seven seasons.

Who is Moriah Wilson Cyclist? American professional cyclist, skier, and athlete Moriah Wilson were born on May 8, 1996, when she was 25 years old. She achieved a lot in her sporting career while she was alive, winning numerous medals. However, Moriah Wilson lost her life during her first romantic encounter; she was shot numerous times and passed away on May 11 as a result. To learn how cyclist Moriah Wilson passed away, read the entire article.