History

Hazardous History With Henry Winkler

Henry Winkler on ‘Hazardous History’ Season 2: ‘We’ve Unleashed a Monster!’ (Exclusive)

The ‘Happy Days’ star reveals more of history’s most dangerous toys, products, pastimes and crazes.

History of Baseball timeline header with Joe Dimaggio, Hank Aaron and Babe Ruth

America’s Favorite Pastime: A Quick Timeline of Baseball History

Here’s a run-down of baseball’s major milestones.

THE TEN COMMANDMENTS, US lobbycard, Charlton Heston, 1956

It Took 6 Months to Film This One Scene in ‘The Ten Commandments’

It was a huge endeavor at the time.

Route 66 sign over Hackberry store collage

8 Nostalgic Spots You Can Still Visit On Route 66

Might be time to plan a road trip.

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 25: Billy Joel performs at Billy Joel In Concert - New York, New York at Madison Square Garden on May 25, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

Who From Billy Joel’s ‘We Didn’t Start the Fire’ Is Still Alive Today?

Reddit is keeping track and has provided a list.

1996 Pop Culture Trivia Quiz header with Blues Clues

How Well Do You Remember 1996? Find Out With Our Quiz!

How well do you remember 30 years ago?

CHARLIE'S ANGELS, 1976-1981

The True Story Behind the Original TV Pilot of ‘Charlie’s Angels’

The iconic show got its start as a film in a double-feature lineup.

Remind Magazine Top Cowboys Magazine cover on wood background

Who Didn’t Make the ‘Top Cowboys of All Time’ Issue? ReMIND Magazine’s Cowboy Issue Is a Western Winner

It’s high time you take a look at one of the finest cowboy magazines this side of the prairie!

Daylight Savings Time March 2026 graphic

When Does Daylight Saving Time End in 2026? Dates, Clock Changes & History Explained

Learn more about the history of daylight saving time and find out when it is coming this year.

1986 Pop Culture trivia with image of Tom Cruise

How Well Do You Remember 1986? Find Out With Our Quiz!

Test your knowledge of life 40 years ago.

BRIDGERTON POLLY WALKER as PORTIA FEATHERINGTON in episode 102 of BRIDGERTON Cr. LIAM DANIEL/NETFLIX © 2020; EMMA, from left: Polly Walker, Ewan McGregor, 1996. © Miramax / Courtesy Everett Collection

Why Does Lady Featherington Look So Familiar? She Was Once A Rival to Gwyneth Paltrow

Polly Walker once vied for the attention of Ewan McGregor.

HELP!, from left: Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, John Lennon 1965

Who’s Still Alive From the ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’ Cover?

There were over 70 people on the cover … how many are still around?

Bookish, Season 2, Mark Gadiss

Will There Be a ‘Bookish’ Season 2? Everything We Know So Far

Wait. Is that a ‘Sherlock’ reunion in the works?

BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, Sarah Michelle Gellar, 1997-2003 (2000 photo). ph: Andrew MacPherson / TM and Copyright ©20th Century Fox Film Corp. All rights reserved / courtesy Everett Collection; CHRISTMAS ON THE SQUARE, (aka DOLLY PARTON'S CHRISTMAS ON THE SQUARE), Dolly Parton, 2020. © Netflix / Courtesy Everett Collection

How Dolly Parton Staked a Claim in ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’

Find out how the country singer got involved with the Slayer.

PAPER MOON, Jodie Foster, Christopher Connelly, 1974

Why Jodie Foster Left Television for 50 Years After a Failed TV Show

‘You work for long periods of time on television, and then suddenly one day it’s taken away from you.’

A Thousand Blows, Season 2 - Malachi Kirby (Hezekiah), Erin Doherty (Mary Carr), and Stephen Graham (Sugar Goodson)

‘A Thousand Blows’ Fact vs. Fiction: What Parts of the Hulu Series Are Based on History?

A closer look at the show’s character portrayals and how they compare with reality.

How well do you know 166 trivia quiz with Batman collage

How Well Do You Remember 1966?

Can you recall what life was like 60 years ago?

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 18: The White House is seen on July 18, 2024 in Washington, DC. President Joe Biden tested positive for Covid-19 while traveling in Las Vegas for a series of events. He is quarantining in Delaware, according to the White House

The Bizarre Forgotten New Year’s Tradition Where Anyone Could Meet the President

It is unimaginable today, but the custom lasted for over 100 years.

Panoramic view of prize-winning floats parked among throngs of visitors, at the public showcase following the 1956 Tournament of Roses Parade, in Pasadena, California, 1956. From left to right, are the City of Burbank Page One float, the Lutheran Layman's League Bringing Christ To The Nations float, and the Occidental Life Insurance Company of California's Rose Royalty Revisited float

Who Was the First Grand Marshal of the Rose Parade?

The star-studded New Year’s Day parade started in 1890!

NEW YEAR'S ROCKIN' EVE 1980(aka DICK CLARK'S NEW YEAR'S ROCKIN' EVE), host Dick Clark, (1980), 1972-.

Who Performed at the First ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’?

The special first aired in 1972.

January 1958: French film star and sex-symbol Brigitte Bardot enjoys the London night life

Five Things You Never Knew About Brigitte Bardot

The star died on December 28, 2025, at the age of 91.

HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS, Grinch, Max, 1966.

The Surprising Origins of ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’

The beloved holiday villain began as something else entirely.

THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JOHNNY CARSON, Johnny Carson, 1962-1992. © NBC / Courtesy: Everett Collection

Who Was Banned From ‘The Tonight Show’? Surprising Names Revealed in Johnny Carson Book

A few of the names are a bit unexpected.

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Cabbage Patch Kids at the launch of Dream Toys 2012 at St Mary's Church on October 31, 2012 in London, England

6 Toys That ’80s Kids Had to Have For Christmas

How many of these were on your Christmas list?

BONANZA, Lorne Greene, 1959-73

The ‘Bonanza’ Cast’s Forgotten Christmas Album

The cast sang holiday classics, in character.

A CHRISTMAS STORY, from left, Paul Hubbard, Peter Billingsley, 1983, ©MGM/courtesy Everett Collection

‘A Christmas Story’: Hidden History & Small Details You Need to Know Before Your Next Rewatch

Warm up a glass of Ovaltine and enjoy these fun facts before your next rewatch.

What Was the First ‘A Christmas Carol’ Adaptation Ever?

It was released all the way back in 1901.

MAD MEN, Jon Hamm (center), 'Person To Person', (Season 7, ep. 714, aired May 17, 2015). photo: Justina Mintz / ©AMC / Courtesy: Everett Collection

‘Mad Men’ Watchers Guide: When Does Each Season Take Place

A season-by-season breakdown of the real events and historical milestones that shaped the world of Sterling Cooper.

Jenna Coleman and Tom Hughes in 'Victoria'

Will There Be a Season 4 of ‘Victoria’? Everything We Know So Far as the Series Hits Netflix Top 10

Will there ever be a conclusion to the Season 3 cliffhanger?

NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 28: The Barney balloon is carried past Macy's department store during the 76th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade November 28, 2002 in New York City. There were a total of 13 giant character balloons in the parade. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

The Day That Barney Died: How the Macy’s Parade Balloon Disaster Changed the Rules Forever

Remember the time the beloved figure from children’s television was curb stomped to death on live TV? We sure do!