The Tragic Story Of The Johnstown Flood
What makes the Johnstown Flood so tragic isn't just the scale of the death and destruction: Had better decisions been made, disaster might have been averted.
Read MoreWhat makes the Johnstown Flood so tragic isn't just the scale of the death and destruction: Had better decisions been made, disaster might have been averted.
By Jeff Somers August 21st, 2023 Read MoreJames Taylor has created emotional and soothing jams, but his life has been far from smooth. So let's take a look at the tragic life of James Taylor.
By Brian Boone August 18th, 2023 Read MoreIn one memorable scene from "Titanic," a montage shows various passengers stoically accepting their fate as the waters in the sinking ship close in on them.
By Aaron Homer August 17th, 2023 Read MoreGiven the size of the "Star Trek" universe, it's no surprise that many of its actors and actresses have experienced their own share of tragedies over the years.
By Noelle Talmon August 17th, 2023 Read MoreWhether an actor dies in an accident, succumbs to illness, or overdoses, it's a tragic loss. Discover some action movie stars who suffered tragic deaths.
By Steven John August 17th, 2023 Read MoreConfucius' ideas would go on to shape Chinese society right up until the present day. His life is one of fortitude in the face of great tragedy and upheaval.
By S. Flannagan August 17th, 2023 Read MorePaul Butterfield was enamored with Chicago's predominantly Black blues music scene of the late '50s, which introduced him to a lot of his musical inspirations.
By Alexandra Simon August 17th, 2023 Read MoreYou know Charles Darwin as the father of evolution, but he was also a complex person who lived a life of tragedy, suffering, and self-doubt.
By Becki Robins August 16th, 2023 Read MoreAfter the fame and fortune of their first big hit, not all musicians live happily ever after. Some fade away into obscurity with tragedy at their heels.
By Brian Boone August 16th, 2023 Read MoreLeBron James has had his fair share of hardships. From his childhood to the passing of a close friend, here’s the tragic real-life story of LeBron James.
By Pauli Poisuo August 16th, 2023 Read MoreThe unfortunate story of the Beatrice Six is one of the many examples of wrongful conviction cases in the U.S.
By Alexandra Simon August 16th, 2023 Read MoreConfirmed by the David Bowie Twitter account, John Hutchinson, famous for being David Bowie's collaborator, died on Saturday after a long period of illness.
By Luana Ferreira August 15th, 2023 Read MoreTom Petty and the Heartbreakers were part of the vanguard of American rock music, enduring for four decades. But behind the scenes, their life was pretty tough.
By Becky Stephenson August 14th, 2023 Read MoreEvery so often there's a shining beacon of cruelty-free funny, and that's Martin Short in a nutshell. But life has been very cruel to the iconic SNL comedian.
By DB Kelly August 11th, 2023 Read MoreGiven the sense of despair that permeates so much of their music, it should come as no surprise that members of The Cure have experienced loss and tragedy.
By Brian Boone August 9th, 2023 Read MoreJazz trumpeter and vocalist Chet Baker died after a three-story fall on May 13, 1988. What exactly happened is still debated by some. Here's the story.
By Andrew Amelinckx August 8th, 2023 Read MorePaul Reubens inhabited '80s icon Pee-wee Herman, but they he was arrested in awkward circumstances. And that's not the only difficulty he's had to deal with.
By DB Kelly August 4th, 2023 Read MoreChristina Onassis, heir to the Aristotle Onassis family fortune, was truly a tragic figure, unwanted, unloved, and unhappy the majority of her life.
By William Fischer August 4th, 2023 Read MoreThe crowd crush at the 2021 Astroworld Festival tragedy led to the deaths of 10 people and injured thousands more. Here's what the police report said.
By William Kennedy August 1st, 2023 Read MoreOn May 22, 1623, the British hatched a scheme to poison over 200 Native Americans - including their leader Opechancanough - at once. Here's the story.
By Richard Milner July 28th, 2023 Read MoreBilly Bob Thornton's estranged daughter from his first marriage went to prison for a tragic reason, though she always maintained her innocence.
By Andrew Amelinckx July 28th, 2023 Read MoreIn 2016, former Eagles bassist and vocalist Randy Meisner lost his wife, Lana, in a devastating accidental death. Here's what really happened.
By Alice Bennett July 28th, 2023 Read MoreBorn in Ireland, Sinéad O'Connor's music career began in the 1980s with "The Lion and the Cobra." Her most well-known single is "Nothing Compares 2 U."
By William Kennedy July 27th, 2023 Read MoreLinda Darnell might not ring any bells today, but fans of 1940s Hollywood cinema will remember her numerous contributions to the film industry.
By Joe Garza July 26th, 2023 Read MoreDavid Bowie was an icon in music. But he was a complex and complicated man, having grown up under the shadow of mental illness and a tough home life.
By Rob Smith July 24th, 2023 Read MoreGene Hackman is famously tight-lipped when it comes to personal details, but here's what we know about the tragedies and hardships that have shaped his life.
By DB Kelly July 22nd, 2023 Read MoreJazz crooner Tony Bennett has had his fair share of challenges throughout his life.
By Jean Mendoza July 21st, 2023 Read More