While it’s true that the ’70s had more than its share of troubles, many of them were inherited from the ’60s and showed improvement as the decade went on. With the exception of the gas crisis and the ...

The 1960s was a highly impactful decade for the movie industry. Not only did it give rise to some of the most renowned actors in recent memory, but provided us with timeless films such as Mary Poppins ...

The Black Death or the bubonic plague was the most fatal pandemic ever recorded in human history, causing an estimated 75-200 million deaths in Eurasia and North Africa. Caused by the bacterium ...

The Waltons was one of the best shows of its time back in the ’70s. The series was created by Earl Hamner Jr., who based the show on his book Spencer’s Mountain. The Waltons first invaded our living ...

As the internet enables more and more individuals to be well-known, celebrities are gradually becoming watered down. That wasn’t the case in the ’90s when the only way to be famous was to be a ...

All throughout history people have been afflicted with disorders, mental illnesses, and other birth defects, with royal families being far from exempt. A staggering number of royals suffered from ...

There’s something truly special about 1970s pop culture- the funkiness, the wildness and of course all those timeless fads! From pet rocks to disco boogying, there have been some crazy trends ...

Country music is one of the most popular genres of all time, with numerous singers who’ve made their mark in the industry. Many famous country singers have spent decades making music and have seen ...

Harvard University is one of the most prestigious universities in the entire world. It’s known for its academics, sports teams, and, of course, its elite student body that includes a few United States ...

It’s been about a century since the Roaring Twenties, and life sure has changed. Women are educated and hold important jobs. Men sometimes stay home full time with the kids. Line drying clothing is ...

The country of Australia has an incredibly unique and colorful history. The land was initially settled by convicts who were sentenced to exile by the British Empire. Of course, the vast majority weren ...

Winning a Nobel prize is a big deal. The people who win them, whether it be for peace or science, are considered the cream of the crop in the entire world. These are paradigm shifters and movement ...