From the moment she was born, Mary would face one tragedy after another – and it seemed that being the Queen of Scots wouldn’t help in the slightest. Keep reading for some tragically true facts about ...

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 fictional cartoon character Popeye celebrated his 90th anniversary in 2019. Popeye the Sailor Man is recognized worldwide, and over the years he has appeared in numerous comic strips, animated ...

People look back on the late 1920s to the early 1960s as Hollywood’s Golden Age. This period marked the end of silent films and the introduction of “talkies” which starred some of the greatest film ...

Royal weddings are steeped in tradition and ceremony, with specific customs and rules that have been followed for centuries. From the bride’s attire to the wedding cake, these traditions have evolved ...

Since Japan isolated itself from the rest of the world as much as possible for hundreds of years, the island nation has developed a unique culture with an incredibly rich historical tradition. Indeed, ...

Hollywood and entertainment in the 1980s saw more science fiction, action, and horror films as new cinematic effects were available and PG-13 movies were born. Legendary actors and actresses who are ...

Before Julius Caesar or Alexander the Great, there was Cyrus the Great. The king of the Persian Empire inspired several leaders for centuries to come, including Founding Father Thomas Jefferson. But ...

Throughout history, many diseases were not well-understood, especially mental illnesses. But that didn’t stop famous historical figures from getting sick. Many people suffered from chronic ailments ...

It’s mid-July in 1975. You’re sitting on the beach with your friends after enjoying the salty ocean water. What are you listening to? The 1970s saw different genres either evolving or rising to ...

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 ...