History

Why Is Friday the 13th Considered So Unlucky?
Are you superstitious?

Jimmy Stewart’s Offscreen Life Included a Long & Distinguished Military Career
His fascination with flying and aircraft started in his youth.

‘Kevin Costner’s The West’ Rides Again Into the Wild West With New History Channel Series
The eight-part History Channel docuseries offers an unvarnished deep dive into America’s true frontier tales.

What Classic War Movies Are Airing Memorial Day 2025?
Our guide to notable Memorial Day-themed films airing on Turner Classic Movies (TCM), the MOVIES! network and AMC this weekend.

Whatever Happened to Whataburger? And Whatabout the New Lawsuit Against the Restaurant?
It all started way back in the ’50s.

Henry Winkler on New Show ‘Hazardous History’: ‘Oh Wow, What Were They Thinking?’ (Exclusive)
‘Playing polo on horses is dangerous enough. Playing polo with cars is INSANE. And yet we did it,’ the ‘Happy Days’ star told us.

27 Years After Frank Sinatra’s Death, Learn the True History of the Rat Pack
How the iconic group of entertainers came together, and how they fell apart.

Did You Know About Kermit the Frog’s First TV Show … 19 Years Before ‘The Muppet Show’?
The lovable green frog wasn’t the show’s star, either.

How Did Burger King Get Its Name? And What Was It Originally Called?
The Whopper once cost a whopping 37 cents!

In His Final TV Appearance Before His Death, Hank Williams Shared the Stage With Carter Sisters
The country legend would die just a few months later, at age 29.

Sneak Peek Into ‘The Chosen: The Last Supper’ Collector’s Edition (Photos)
Jonathan Roumie is loving the whip! This exclusive publication shares in-depth details on Season 5, along with interviews with cast members.

Teen Life In the 1960s: From Conservative To Groovy by Decade’s End
Universal monster mania, beach films and Beatlemania defined the first half of the 1960s … but as the decade went on, everything changed.

Marvin Gaye Was Tragically Killed By His Own Father 41 Years Ago on April Fools Day
On April 1, 1984, the Motown icon was murdered just one day before his 45th birthday.

Taco Bell Purchases the Liberty Bell & Burger King Is Making Left-Handed Whoppers
Do you remember these classic April Fools’ Day ads?

It is National Girl Scout Day! Learn the Sweet History of the Cookies & What Was Discontinued in 2025
Don’t worry, you’ll still want to eat a whole sleeve in one sitting.

Which Got Nominated for More Oscars, ‘The Wizard of Oz’ or ‘Wicked’?
How do the two films about the wonderful land of Oz compare?

The Cursed Circus: 26 Horses Died, Later 8 Elephants Drowned & Then a Train Derailment Killed 86?
It was the worst circus train crash on record for the U.S. but 15 years later the Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus would befall an unthinkable tragedy.

The Cast of 1984’s ‘Footloose’ Then & Now
Kevin Bacon has an exciting project in the works!

Joann Fabrics Is Closing 500 Stores. How Many Are Left?
The famous craft and fabric store chain first opened in the 1940s.

5 Wild Facts About Reggae Singer Bob Marley
The Reggae icon would be 85 today! He apparently smoked 18 joints a day?!

Which Brother is Still Alive From ‘The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour?’
The show, starring Dick and Tom Smothers, was revolutionary in the 1960s.

Do You Remember the Patty Hearst Kidnapping?
51 years ago, Patricia Hearst’s kidnapping turned into a 15 month odyssey until the FBI nabbed her.

When Did Budweiser Air the First Clydesdale Super Bowl Ad? Plus, the History of the Famous Horses
Budweiser’s new Super Bowl commercial features a foal for the first time in over a decade.

Fun Facts About Bill Murray Groundhog Day Movie Plus History of the Holiday & Punxsutawney Phil
Just how long was he stuck in that time loop?!

‘Hi-Yo, Silver, Away!’: ‘The Lone Ranger’ Rode Into Our Hearts in 1933
Can you remember his moral creed?

Unforgettable Stories of Heartbreak and Heroism in ‘Vietnam: The War That Changed America’
As 50 years since the fall of Saigon and the end of the Vietnam War approaches, people who were directly involved in the divisive conflict share their amazing stories.

Where Are Tonya Harding & Nancy Kerrigan Now?
It has been over 30 years since the infamous incident.

Jennifer Tilly Talks Collecting Vintage Jewelry From Famous Hollywood Stars
One of her passions is finding hidden gems.

Who Is Still Alive From ‘The Dukes of Hazzard’? (Plus, Who Is in Trouble With the Secret Service?!)
Find out which star was so invested in the show that they created a ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ museum.

Could You Pass the U.S. Citizenship Test? Try the Easy Questions First
Test your knowledge of the Constitution, U.S. history, and whole a lot more.