Hampton Lansden Fancher III has a life story as cinematic as his name sounds, and it includes the likes of Philip K. Dick, Ridley Scott and a movie called "Blade Runner."

Screenwriter Derek Kolstad, on the verge of giving up, birthed John Wick, and everything changed.

It took Canadian writer Bursey nearly 20 years to publish his first novel, but he persevered.

Milan was once a city of canals. Now, one group is eager to see them make a comeback.

Nathalie Grenon and Piero Sartogo have helped change the "look" of Rome's faith.

The late Paolo Soleri is still considered among the great urban planners of his time.

Ines Figini, now 90, was once Auschwitz prisoner 76150. She has not forgotten.

New York auther John Domini has set a number of his acclaimed novels in Naples.

Christian De Sica has taken a knack for comedy to forge an endearing career.

A one-time Senegalese vendor now works to raise awareness about racism.