I was recently reading a story on the classical Greek philosopher, Socrates, who was tried and executed in 399 BC. He was tried on two charges – corrupting the youth, and impiety (perceived lack of proper respect for something considered sacred).
Socrates had done no such thing. What he had done was educate the youth, teaching them to challenge arguments from authority and question what they believed to be true.
In the process, he frustrated and embarrassed many powerful people with his constant line of questioning, known today as the Socratic method.
One story from World War II that I found as tragic as it was magnificent was that of Anne Frank. 
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