History

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.

Tales of the Bizarre: 78 Years Later, We Still Don’t Know Who Killed the Black Dahlia
The gruesome Elizabeth Short murder, which remains unsolved, has been a cold case for 78 years.

1965’s Top Electrifying Moments in Music Included The Beatles, Motown & A Girl From Ipanema
60 years ago they all set the tone for the tunes — and the changin’ times — to come.

Goodyear Blimp Turns 100 & You Can Win a Chance to Ride
Be one of the very few who have been on a Goodyear blimp!

When Was the First New Year’s Eve Ball Drop in Times Square? The Answer May Surprise You!
The New Year’s Eve Ball Drop has been around longer than you probably thought.

When Is the the Rose Bowl Parade On This Year and What Is Its History?
Find out where you can watch it this year, and how the parade first developed.

Carl Switzer, Who Played Alfalfa in ‘Our Gang,’ Was Murdered Over $50
A new book hopes to set the record straight on the child star.

The Doors’ Famous Morrison Hotel Was Set on Fire
There were big plans for the building.

See the Hollywood Museum’s Max Factor Rooms Transform into a Festive Winter Wonderland
It’s Christmas at the museum, located in Hollywood’s historic Max Factor Building.

The True Story Behind Elvis Being Drafted Into the Army
“People were expecting me to mess up, to goof up in one way or another,” Elvis told Armed Forces Radio and Television.

Why America’s Biggest Amusement Park Was Demolished
Travel back through Americana history and reminisce on these once popular attractions that time has forgot.

Go Behind the Scenes of James Dean’s Last Movie ‘Giant’ With New Book
New book takes a deep dive behind the scenes of Edna Ferber’s acclaimed novel plus the making of the all-star cast movie.

7 Things You Didn’t Know About the Song ‘White Christmas’
Both Bing Crosby hits but which came first, the song or the movie?

The True Story of the Kidnapping of Frank Sinatra Jr.
Learn the wild story of when Frank Sinatra’s son was kidnapped 61 years ago at the age of 19.

Who Was the Narrator on the Original ‘Batman’ Series? The Answer Will Make You Say “Holy Voiceovers, Batman!”
He wasn’t an actor, but he was involved in the series.

Chi-Chi’s is Coming Back, Two Decades After the Chain’s Controversial Closure
If you miss the Tex-Mex chain, you may just be in luck.

You Could Get Paid to Sing the Oscar Mayer “Bologna Song”
If you remember your bologna’s first name, you could be part of the song’s 50th anniversary celebration.

Why ‘Dukes of Hazzard,’ ‘X-Files’ & More Were Considered Deadliest Sets in History
11 accidents that ended in tragedy for the casts and crews of TV shows.