The 1960s witnessed a plethora of unforgettable tunes that catapulted these artists to instant fame, only to fade into the annals of music history shortly thereafter. From soulful ballads to catchy ...

New York City might be one of America’s dream cities today, but in the 1970s it was a very different place. Before Wall Street came in and took over, landlords burned down their buildings to grab ...

The Colosseum is a singularly unique piece of architecture: An ancient amphitheater in the city center of Rome that dates back over 2,000 years. In its long and varied history, the Colosseum hosted ...

In once-lush wetlands some 200,000 years ago, it is believed that the species Homo sapiens originated. Considered to be modern-day humans, Homo sapiens evolved from their Neanderthal ancestors and the ...

Kate Middleton gave birth to her three children at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, but would you believe that bearing a royal in a hospital is a fairly new concept? The first direct heir to the throne ...

One of the most famous families in American history has also suffered some of the worst scandals and tragedies imaginable. The Kennedy family might be American royalty, but with fame and fortune comes ...

When Serbian-American engineer and physicist Nikola Tesla set out to build his newest inventions he was called crazy by the people surrounding him. The serial inventor, in the face of tremendous odds, ...

Poets have a reputation for being introverted and reclusive, and that stereotype may have begun with Emily Dickinson. This woman was truly ahead of her time when it came to writing. Her poems still ...

Kids today have it easy compared to those who went to school during the Great Depression. Modern amenities such as school buses, cafeterias, and libraries are taken for granted. In the 1930s, children ...

The U.S. Civil War was more than just a watershed moment in American history, it also bridged the gap between the older-style warfare of the 19th century and earlier with modern technology. This makes ...

Country music is a uniquely American genre, rooted in the traditions, stories, and sounds of rural and working-class America. After originating in the early 20th century, it became mainstream in the ...

The history of science can sometimes read like a somewhat watered down story of old bearded white men with oversized glasses. But, there have been some incredible discoveries in the sciences from ...