Are you a surfer, not a seeker? Are you interested in the lives of people both living and dead? I've got something for you to try.
Like most of the other Gale resources we have at the library, Biography in Context, opens a new window opens on a splash page.
The top center link has an image of the person, with a line of information about the person. You can cycle through a few on the homepage each time you visit. You can click "Explore this topic" below any of the images to go to that person's page.
Scroll down, and you'll see "Browse People." This is exactly what you think it is: The full breakdown of names as you might find them in their classifications. Artists, scientists, notable women... You want it? You've probably got it.
Click anywhere. See where it takes you. See an interesting name? Click on it. Intrigued by a picture as it appears and disappears again on the home page? Make it come back. And then click on it. Just keep clicking.
When you first enter a person's biography page, you'll have an image, a brief biography, and quick facts about the person. Below that, you'll see different types of content -- bios, images, audio, magazines, and more. If there is a lot of information about that person, you'll be able to tell in the breakdown. Looking for a historical figure, there will probably be a big number in "Academic Journals." Want to read up on a celebrity? Might be more in "Magazines" or "News."
Scroll down to see a search box to search within the results, which means you'll search within all of the links included on this person's page.
Dive in to any box to get started viewing information, images, and articles about the person.
When you hit a rut, head back to the home page and pick another category or person.
Obviously, Biography in Context is a great resource for someone who is actually looking for information about a particular person. They might be writing a history report or a newspaper article. But it's also fun to just hang out in and explore.
