TV Shows Historians Absolutely Hate
Humanity's rich and dramatic history often provides fertile ground for TV. Yet the creative license taken in those shows often leaves historians fuming.
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Humanity's rich and dramatic history often provides fertile ground for TV. Yet the creative license taken in those shows often leaves historians fuming.
Read MoreCory Monteith was just 31 when he died. The tragic and untimely death came just four years after he was thrust into stardom for his roll on the show "Glee."
Read MorePaul McCartney is one of the world's most famous musicians, and the many artists who once played with the former Beatle didn't always stay quiet about it.
Read MoreFamous rock stars often hit the headlines for their wild and extreme behavior, but hands down the most bizarre encounters they have had are with each other.
Read MoreBeing a part of a band often leads to creative differences, while success also brings a wealth of temptations, and these bandmates ended up hating each other.
Read MoreThe lives and drama of famous musicians are often splashed across the media, but their former bandmates also have a lot to say about their old coworkers.
Read MoreRolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger has lived the quintessential rock star life. Some of his stories are so strange they're hard to believe.
Read MoreLong before and after his tragic death in 2016, Prince has been widely acclaimed as one of the greatest musicians ever, and there may never be another like him.
Read MoreRingo Starr has continued to prove his legendary status even after the Beatles broke up, and his former bandmates have a lot to say about him.
Read MoreWhen Queen emerged in the early '70s, rock music was forever changed. A perfect blend of raw musical talent and theatre, there'll never be another band like it.
Read MoreCreative differences and personality clashes can lead to the fracturing of even the most successful bands, but these band breakups were worse than you thought.
Read MoreIt is said that acting is a noble profession, but not all actors are noble. Some acting legends may have impressed on screen, but were nightmares in real life.
Read MoreDespite his status as a rock legend -- and sometimes because of it -- Aerosmith lead singer Steven Tyler has experienced decades of tragedies and setbacks.
Read MoreMovie biopics about legendary celebrities have been made since the early days of cinema, but many have lied about the true stories behind those stars.
Read MoreBeing a musician can be a pretty dangerous job. Many have died over the years, though some in freak accidents that you probably didn't believe were possible.
Read MoreFrom teen heartthrob to acclaimed artist to activist, the controversial life and career of Cat Stevens has plenty of hidden truths even his fans are unaware of.
Read MoreDirector Nev Schulman rose to fame after his 2010's "Catfish" and the popular MTV show of the same name that followed. And his life has been an interesting one.
Read MoreThe 1970s was wild time for music, and it spawned many iconic acts. However, some of these people displayed some pretty awful off-stage (and onstage) behavior.
Read MoreLegendary physicist Stephen Hawking was still doing groundbreaking work in the weeks leading up to his death. Here's what the last year of his life was like.
Read MoreRock stars aren't exactly known for modeling good behavior, but the ones on this list have done, or been accused of doing, some truly awful things.
Read MoreThe months leading up to John Candy's death were marked by fear of rejection, a relentless work pace, and hints that he was regaining his footing.
Read MorePlenty of rock stars have reached fame only to then fade away, and there are a few once-great rock musicians that have died without much fanfare at all.
Read MoreActor Gene Hackman starred in some of Hollywood's most iconic films from the 1960s through the 1990s, and his life's hidden truths were just as extraordinary.
Read MoreSometimes, Popular rock songs lyrics aren't obvious in their meanings, but there are plenty that are way darker than you think. Here are 12 examples.
Read MoreWhile being a rock star might seem like the kind of full-time job that leaves no time or energy to spare, some famous musicians have found unusual side hustles.
Read MoreJanis Joplin left an indelible mark on music during the counter-culture's heyday, but there are a lot of things we only learned about her after she died.
Read MorePerhaps best known for their 1976 hit single "(Don't Fear) The Reaper," the long story behind the band Blue Öyster Cult is full of twists and hidden truths.
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