Biographies are written accounts of a person's LIFE, typically including details about their childhood, education, career, relationships, and other important events. They are often written by the subject themselves or by someone else who has knowledge of the subject's LIFE. Biographies can be written for famous people, such as politicians, celebrities, and athletes, or for ordinary people who have made an impact on society. They can also be written to commemorate special occasions, such as anniversaries or birthdays. The term 'biographies' comes from the Greek words 'bios' meaning 'LIFE' and 'graphos' meaning 'WRITING'.