
Johann Sebastian Bach, father of harmony
On this day in 1685 the German composer Johann Sebastian Bach was born. One of music’s all-time greats, Bach grew up in a musical household... Read More

George Sand breaks free of convention
On this day in 1804 was born the French writer Armandine Aurore Lucille Dudevant (nee Dupin), whose pseudonym was George Sand. This rebellious, cross-dressing, cigar-smoking,... Read More