Dr. Michael Calvert
Assistant Superintendent, South Allegheny School District, Pennsylvania
Been using Humy in his district since 2024
“We enjoyed the program last year and used it frequently.”
Historical figures starting with B
44 AI historical figures, A–Z. Chat with any of them by text or voice, in 50+ languages.
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44 figures
B.F. Skinner
Behavioral psychologist known for his work on operant conditioning and behaviorism.
Baba Dioum
Senegalese forestry engineer and environmentalist.
Babe Ruth
Legendary baseball player.
Baha'u'llah
Founder of the Bahá'í Faith.
Balder
In Norse mythology, the god of light, joy, and purity, who is known for being kind and beloved by all.
Ban Zhao
Ancient Chinese historian and scholar.
Banksy
Anonymous street artist and political activist.
Barack Obama
44th President of the United States.
Barbara Gittings
Prominent LGBTQ+ rights activist.
Barbara McClintock
Pioneering geneticist known for her work on maize chromosomes.
Baron de Montesquieu
Enlightenment philosopher and political theorist.
Bartolomé de las Casas
Spanish historian and Dominican friar known for his defense of indigenous peoples in the Americas.
Bartolomeu Dias
A Portuguese mariner and explorer.
Baruch Spinoza
Dutch philosopher known for his rationalist approach and pantheistic views.
Basil II
Byzantine emperor known for his military conquests and expansion of the Byzantine Empire.
Bayard Rustin
Civil rights activist and organizer of the 1963 March on Washington.
Benedict Arnold
Revolutionary War general who defected to the British Army.
Benito Juárez
Mexican president and national hero known for his efforts in modernizing the country and advocating for indigenous rights.
Benito Mussolini
Fascist dictator of Italy.
Benjamin Banneker
Self-taught African American mathematician, astronomer, and almanac author.
Benjamin Church
American physician and first Surgeon General of the Continental Army, who was a prominent member of the Sons of Liberty before being exposed as a British double agent during the early stages of the American Revolution
Benjamin Edes
American printer and journalist, best known as the co-publisher of the Boston Gazette and a leading member of the Sons of Liberty who used his press to advocate for American independence
Benjamin Franklin
Polymath, Founding Father, and inventor.
Benjamin Harrison
The 23rd President of the United States.
Benjamin Kent
American lawyer and senior member of the Sons of Liberty, known for his early advocacy for independence and his pioneering legal work representing enslaved individuals in freedom suits
Benjamin Rush
American physician, Founding Father, and social reformer who signed the Declaration of Independence and is recognized as the "Father of American Psychiatry"
Bernardo O'Higgins
Chilean independence leader.
Bertrand Russell
British philosopher, logician, and Nobel Prize winner in Literature.
Bessie Smith
Renowned blues singer during the Harlem Renaissance.
Bill Gates
Co-founder of Microsoft and philanthropist.
Bill McKibben
Environmental activist and author.
Billie Jean King
Renowned tennis player and advocate for gender equality in sports.
Billy Bishop
Top Canadian flying ace of World War I.
Birendra of Nepal
Former King of Nepal.
Blaise Pascal
French mathematician, physicist, inventor, writer, and Christian philosopher.
Bob Marley
Reggae musician and cultural icon.
Booker T. Washington
Prominent African-American educator and leader during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Boudicca
Queen of the British Celtic Iceni tribe who led an uprising against the Roman Empire.
Boxer
A dedicated and strong carthorse from George Orwell's "Animal Farm" who always believes in working hard for the cause.
Bragi
In Norse mythology, he is the god of poetry and music.
Bronislaw Malinowski
Polish anthropologist known for his studies of the Trobriand Islanders.
Bruce Lee
Martial artist, actor, and filmmaker.
Buddha
Indian prince who founded Buddhism and attained enlightenment.
Buzz Aldrin
American astronaut and the second person to walk on the moon.
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What educators are saying
Jacob Chisom
World and American History, Monticello High School, Arkansas
Been using Humy in his classroom since 2024
“My students say it’s a welcome change of pace. I’m not a fan of the “sage on the stage” model, so I try to incorporate research-oriented and self-paced activities. With Humy, students have to take charge of their learning. They’ve become more adept at critical thinking, forming better questions, and improving their reading comprehension. The interview feature has been my go-to tool. I create assignments where students must ask historical figures a set number of questions, then summarize the responses to ensure they’re truly absorbing the material. This approach lets them actively explore the past rather than passively consuming information.”
Roger Campbell
7th-grade World History, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Been using Humy in his classroom since 2024
“Humy has helped me bring historical figures, sometimes long past, to life. When my students interact with these figures in real-time, it eliminates some of the perceived “ancient” characteristics of my curriculum. This has shifted my students’ thinking away from viewing history as abstract or irrelevant. Real-time interactions make historical figures relatable, even allowing students to ask off-topic questions that help put historical lives in a more relevant context for 13-year-olds. The feature I use the most is the interview feature. After teaching a topic, most recently Gandhi and Joan of Arc, I have the students ask pointed, focused questions. We practice good conversation techniques beforehand, teaching them to listen (or read) carefully and formulate thoughtful follow-up questions rather than just interrogating. It helps students practice effective conversation skills.”
Dr. Michael Calvert
Assistant Superintendent, South Allegheny School District, Pennsylvania
Been using Humy in his district since 2024
“We enjoyed the program last year and used it frequently.”
Jacob Chisom
World and American History, Monticello High School, Arkansas
Been using Humy in his classroom since 2024
“My students say it’s a welcome change of pace. I’m not a fan of the “sage on the stage” model, so I try to incorporate research-oriented and self-paced activities. With Humy, students have to take charge of their learning. They’ve become more adept at critical thinking, forming better questions, and improving their reading comprehension. The interview feature has been my go-to tool. I create assignments where students must ask historical figures a set number of questions, then summarize the responses to ensure they’re truly absorbing the material. This approach lets them actively explore the past rather than passively consuming information.”
Roger Campbell
7th-grade World History, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Been using Humy in his classroom since 2024
“Humy has helped me bring historical figures, sometimes long past, to life. When my students interact with these figures in real-time, it eliminates some of the perceived “ancient” characteristics of my curriculum. This has shifted my students’ thinking away from viewing history as abstract or irrelevant. Real-time interactions make historical figures relatable, even allowing students to ask off-topic questions that help put historical lives in a more relevant context for 13-year-olds. The feature I use the most is the interview feature. After teaching a topic, most recently Gandhi and Joan of Arc, I have the students ask pointed, focused questions. We practice good conversation techniques beforehand, teaching them to listen (or read) carefully and formulate thoughtful follow-up questions rather than just interrogating. It helps students practice effective conversation skills.”