The Iran Hostage Crisis Explained
The Iran hostage crisis of 1979, a byproduct of widespread Iranian anger over the West's siphoning of oil and sponsorship of Shah Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi.
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Stories By Jennifer Shea
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A Look Back At The Life Of Emilie Schindler, The Wife Of Oskar Schindler
Many know Oskar Schindler's story and his famous list, but here's the story of his wife Emilie Schindler, whose efforts during WWII shouldn't be overlooked. -
Donna Reed: From Childhood To Hollywood Icon
There's more to Donna Reed than the housewife character she played in "It's a Wonderful Life." Here's Reed's story, from childhood to Hollywood icon. -
Inside The Life And Career Of Bonnie Raitt
Grammy-winning artist Bonnie Raitt began performing when she was gifted a Stella guitar at age 8. Here's a look inside Raitt's life and career. -
George Meegan's 6-Year Walk Across The Americas Left Him Dispirited And Enlightened
George Meegan, a British adventurer, set out in 1977 to walk on foot from the southernmost tip of South America to the northernmost point in North America. -
A Meteorite That Landed In England Might Answer One Of Earth's Greatest Questions
When Earth was young, it was scorching hot. So what first brought water to Earth? Scientists believe they've found a clue that literally fell out of the sky. -
Meet Meretrix Petechialis, The Clam Discovered To Produce Antibiotics
Scientists at the Institute of Oceanology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences say they've found a clam that can produce a complicated antibiotic on its own. -
The Life-Changing Advice John Candy Gave To A Young Conan O'Brien
Many people can look back on their life and point to one singular moment of influence by a respected elder that made all the difference in their career path. -
Nirvana's Debut Album Cost Less Than $700 To Produce
Nirvana's debut album, the predecessor to "Bleach," cost less than $700 to produce -
How Did Garbage Get Their Name?
Who hears the word "garbage" and says, "That's a great name for a band!"? These guys, as it turns out. But what's the whole story behind Garbage's name? -
Why Some Of George Carlin's Ashes Are Scattered At A New Hampshire Summer Camp
Legendary comedian George Carlin asked for his ashes to be scattered at a New Hampshire summer camp when he died. Here's why he loved the summer camp. -
John Belushi's Gravestone Perfectly Illustrates His Life
John Belushi truly lived large, with great appetites for food, for work, for relationships — tragically, also for drugs, which cut short his life. -
Chickens' Earlobes Contain A Hidden Message About The Eggs They Lay
People who consume chickens, or chicken eggs, have a favorite way to prepare a favorite part of the bird — but did you ever think about their earlobes? -
This Hauntingly Beautiful Instrument Makes Music Out Of Waves In The Adriatic Sea
When art meets science, the result can be spectacular — not just in terms of architecture, or even archaeology, but in terms of light and music. -
The Attack On Pearl Harbor Led To The First Commercial Around-The-World Airline Flight
The outbreak of war creates chaos for nations, for individuals, and for companies, everyone left scrambling to cope with threatening circumstances -
This Is Where Seabiscuit Is Buried
Seabiscuit was an unlikely candidate for horse racing history books, a late bloomer who went on to win races and inspire the American public during hard times. -
How 49ers Player Steve Young Has A Connection To The Earliest Days Of Utah History
Genealogy has become a widespread hobby in recent years, made even more popular by scientific testing to determine ancestors deep in history. -
What Angel Rose From Ink Master Is Doing Today
Perhaps to no one's surprise, the contestants on reality TV shows often practice that actual trade in real life — as chefs, or perhaps as tattoo artists. -
Judy Collins Had A Back-Row Seat Watching Bob Dylan Write One Of His Most Iconic Songs
Judy Collins was there at the beginning of the folk-rock music tidal wave that washed over America in the 1960s, including an encounter with Dylan himself. -
The Unknown Natural Disaster That Wiped Out Part Of Ancient Britain
More and more frequently, Earth is revealing the secrets of its distant past, including its shifting face and its impact on life of all kinds. -
The True Story Behind Golf Great Jack Nicklaus' Nickname
Sportswriters are justifiably famous for inventing their own language as they go, whether nicknaming a sport, a play, a team, or an outstanding athlete. -
Does Paul Revere's Home Still Exist?
Paul Revere is well-remembered (if occasionally inaccurately) as an important figure in the American Revolution, a dynamic individual in 18th-century Boston. -
Barbara Walters' Complicated Relationship With Katharine Hepburn Explained
Journalists are usually advised to stay a bit removed from their subjects, especially individuals, but sometimes the line gets a bit blurred. -
Why Did David Byrne Of The Talking Heads Wear A Large Suit?
It's not unusual for a musician to take some sort of visual effect as an identifier — think of the early Beatles' haircuts, or David Byrne's big suit. -
The Collision Between Two Neutron Stars Shattered Our Understanding Of The Universe
Our attempts to understand and unlock the mysteries of the universe are never-ending, as evidenced by new information from a pair of neutron stars. -
How Harry Cohn Used CIA Tactics To Find Dissent Within Columbia Studios
In what's sometimes referred to as Hollywood's Golden Age, wonderful films were created, but the publicity hid secrets about studio bosses like Harry Cohn.
