Imane Khelif came from rural Algeria to become a world-class contender in women's boxing. Her journey to Olympic stardom has been as tough as her punches.
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.
Set to be the first civilian in space, Christa McAuliffe died in the Challenger disaster. She was more than just a hero and a teacher astronaut, though.
One might think today's multibillionaires are humanity's pinnacle of wealth. In fact, an enigmatic African king from the 1300s knocks them all off the list.
Whether you're a longtime fan or a new convert, here are a few things you probably don't know about singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman and her remarkable career.
From the 1950s, Don Herbert's Mr. Wizard inspired generations of future young scientists, as well as modern TV science stars such as Bill Nye and Mythbusters.
A generation of budding scientists found inspiration in the fun yet educational kids cartoon "The Magic School Bus." Here's what you didn't know about it.
Enya has become a byword for haunting, evocative music. But, despite her massive success, Enya is notoriously private, and there's much more behind the voice.
Brigham Young was a pioneer in the early Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and a force unto himself. His life is more interesting than you may think.
Bad Wolves might not be a household name, but their cover of "Zombie" launched their fame. Like any other metal band, though, they have had their ups and downs.
After a false start in boxing, Tony Danza became one of TV's most recognizable faces in the '80s. One of showbiz's good guys, his life is filled with surprises.
The man who brought us "West Side Story," Leonard Bernstein, was as complex a character as his music. His life was no different, and here's the untold truth.
Robert Duvall has graced our screens for decades since uttering the immortal words "I love the smell of napalm." Here's the lesser-known side of his life.
In the early '70s, a team of advertisers combined kids' skill at remembering lyrics with the need to teach complex ideas. And so, "Schoolhouse Rock!" was born.
The Oslo Accords were negotiated in hopes of laying the groundwork for peace between Israel and the Palestinians. Clearly, things didn't work out that way.
Retton stunned the nation in 1984 when she became the first American female gymnast to win gold. She was born to win, but her life was not always idyllic.
Benjamin Netanyahu is the longest serving prime minister of Israel. But what is it that the rest of the world doesn't know about the man leading Israel to war?
The man behind the March on Washington, Bayard Rustin, faced many challenges from his youth onward. Here's the untold truth behind a remarkable and gifted man.
Deemed a terrorist organization, Hamas has long been at the forefront of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, most recently setting Gaza as the stage for war.
In 2016, the world was aghast at the shooting of Harambe, a lovable and peaceful 400-pound adult male gorilla. His death was tragic, but his life was eventful.
A nuclear weapon was accidently dropped in the water off Georgia in the 1950s. The fate of this bomb is a murky, which led to wild speculation and real fear.
Some considered North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un's sister Kim Yo-jong to be the most dangerous woman in the world. Here's the untold truth of Kim Yo-jong.