British actor Brian Aherne.

Dong-ju Yun (1917–1945) was a Korean poet, writer and freedom fighter whose lyrical and sensitive poems are still beloved in Korea.

Just Salvador Dali and Man Ray doing some crazy-wild eyes. Scary-cute.

I noticed FYHC doesn’t have a lot of Egon Schiele, so here’s another photo of the awesomely dead expressionist painter. And to be the protege of Gustav Klimt, now that’s something!

François-Marie Arouet de Voltaire

Fridtjof Nansen (1861-1930), Norwegian explorer-turned-humanitarian, accomplished skier, first High Commissioner of Refugees for the League of Nations, and recipient of 1922 Nobel Peace Prize (he donated the prize money to international relief efforts).

Bent Faurschou-Hviid (January 7, 1921 – October 18, 1944)

This Danish cutie was nicknamed Flammen or The Flame for his red hair and was an active member of the Danish Resistance during World War II.

Robert Motherwell (1915-1991)

What do I even say about Robert Motherwell?? Not only was he a positively BRILLIANT painter, he shared his talents through writing and teaching as well.  If I had as much trouble as I did paying attention in modern art class with just his photo in front of me, I can’t imagine even being able to function with him as my sexy teacher.

Elisabeth of Austria,  called Sisi by family and friends, who led a life so interesting a musical was made about it. 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empress_Elisabeth_of_Austria

Rosa Luxemburg (1871-1919)  Jewish Marxist born in Russian Poland, active in the socialist movement in Poland, Russia, and Germany.  Was an early adherent to the revolutionary wing of social democracy, and enthusiastic (though critical) supporter of the Russian Revolution.  Was one of the founders of the Communist Party of Germany in 1919 and helped lead an attempted revolution in Germany.  Killed by the proto-fascist Freikorp.

Also damn sexy.