President Joe Biden has been a politician since the early '70s. His rise from a stuttering working-class boy to the president of the U.S. was tough and tragic.
Star of Hollywood's golden period of Western films, actor John Wayne died on June 11, 1979. That auspicious day was notable for several unfolding world events.
You'd be hard-pressed to find celebs who have nice things to say about Steven Seagal, but there are a few who really can't stand the former action star.
One of the most popular sitcoms of all time, "I Love Lucy" delighted TV audiences for decades. But behind the scenes, there was plenty of real-life drama.
"The Simpsons" has a long-running habit of (somewhat) accurately predicting future events. Here's what's in store for 2024, according to Homer and the gang.
Many beloved comedians, who brought us laughter via stand-up comedy, have tragically died. But behind the smiles, their death revealed more about their lives.
With the proliferation of mass media, there's little that escapes the public eye anymore. So when the worst disasters strike, we all get to watch in real time.
Jack Nicholson shot to stardom when he was 32 years old, but his life before and since hasn't always been easy. Here are the tragedies that shaped him.
Reality TV is not quite as real as it seems. But what you might not know is that some of the rules participants have to follow help the illusion of reality.
In 1972, terrorists killed 11 Israeli athletes at the Munich Olympic Games, with five of the eight attackers also killed. Here's what happened to the bodies.
Controversial YouTuber and boxer Jake Paul seems to have made as many high-profile enemies as friends thanks to his antics both in the ring and out of it.
The actions of numerous serial killers have been combed over for over a century. Yet, even with modern technology, some mysteries still remain unsolved.
Over the decades, many famous or rising hip-hop stars have tragically died before their time. Here are some life details that emerged after their death.
The Vietnam War left an indelible mark on American and world history. But that mess of a conflict left plenty of unsolved mysteries, and some are truly bizarre.
The day of the plane crash that killed Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper is known as the Day the Music Died. Here's what it was really like.
Living fast and dying young has tragically come all too true for numerous celebrities over the years. These stars didn't even make it out of their twenties.
Many actors live in the spotlight but still manage to take a few secrets to the grave. We learned some surprising details about these stars after their deaths.
John Wayne was an icon of Hollywood's Golden Age, and was notoriously grouchy. But there were plenty of stars that he just didn't care for himself, too.
Catholicism has honed its many doctrines over thousands of years. The Church's priests are expected to follow them all, and some are not so well-known.
Superstar rapper Eminem aka Slim Shady aka Marshall Mathers has dissed plenty of people. Unsurprisingly, there are a fair few stars that can't stand the guy.
The assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. on April 4, 1968, shocked and saddened the nation. On that day, as a nation mourned, speeches mingled with riots.
In the 1800s, the Oregon Trail was used by thousands of settlers to seek a brighter life in the West. The complex history behind the journey might surprise you.