Inside Ava Gardner's Decades-Long Commitment To The Civil Rights Movement
Ava Gardner was known as one of Hollywood's most famous actresses, but she was also known for her decades-long commitment to the Civil Rights Movement.
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Why The Cherokee Nation Might Finally Get A Congressional Seat
It's no secret that numerous treaties between Native Americans and the U.S. government went unfulfilled. The Cherokee Nation is working to change one point. -
How Angela Davis Inspired One Of The Rolling Stones' Only Political Songs
Angela Davis, a Communist civil rights activist, inspired Mick Jagger to write the song "Sweet Black Angel" for The Rolling Stones, their only political song. -
Why Conservation And Wildlife Was So Important To Teddy Roosevelt
Teddy Roosevelt was known as the "conservation president" due to his dedication to preserving natural landscapes. Here's why it was so important to him. -
How Did The Beatles Get Their Name?
The Beatles are one of the most popular bands in music history, but how did they get their name? There's some disagreement about its origins. -
This American President Had 15 Children, The Most Of Any So Far
Politicians are frequently judged on a wide array of factors, including their experience, their positions on crucial issues, and their family life. -
The President Who Established The First National Park In The US
The National Parks system of the United States is one of the better ideas the country has come up with, all advanced by a surprising president. -
MGM's Music Library Now Lies Buried Under A Golf Course
One person's junk is another person's treasure, so they say, and that applies to America's attics as well as its commercial entertainment enterprises. -
WWII's Violence Didn't Prevent A German And English Pilot From Becoming Lifelong Friends
World War II was one of the deadliest conflicts in recorded history, but it didn't prevent these two pilots on opposite sides from becoming friends. -
The Alternative To Conscription For South Korea's Conscientious Objectors Can Be Likened To Jail
As global superstars BTS begin the process of fulfilling their mandatory military service in South Korea, one might wonder what the alternative is to serving. -
The Ringo Starr Music Video You Forgot Starred Carrie Fisher
It's often a joyous result when outstanding artists from different disciplines cooperate to creation a unique piece of popular entertainment -- maybe history. -
BB King Went To Bed Every Night Listening To This One Legendary Album
No question but that show business can be a land of intense, even bitter, rivalry between artists. And then comes a tale of one admiring another's talent. -
The Artist Who Deeply Regretted Denying Weird Al Permission To Use His Song
Weird Al Yankovic rose to fame doing parodies of songs in the 1970s. Here's the artist who deeply regretted denying him permission to use his song. -
Inside The Jack-O'-Lantern's Devilish Origin Story
Holidays bring some rather interesting traditions that are so embedded into society that they often go unquestioned in the 21st century. -
Keith Richards Once Sparked A Bizarre On-Set Barbarella Party
Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones once initiated a strange party on the set of the movie "Barbarella," true to his reputation as a drug user. -
What Would Happen To Humans If Animals Went Extinct?
As time goes on and our understanding of climate change becomes more profound, it's clear that all of life on Earth is interconnected and interdependent. -
Mick Jagger's Unexpected Role In Turning A Former NFL Legend Into A Hall Of Famer
Mick Jagger is known as being the frontman of The Rolling Stones, but he also indirectly helped this NFL Hall of Famer have a successful career. -
The Record That Bruce Springsteen Thinks Is A Masterpiece
Bruce Springsteen is a legendary musician in his own right, but there's one record he thinks is a masterpiece. This is the record praised by Bruce Springsteen. -
What Was Taylor Hawkins' Last Foo Fighters Performance Before He Died?
For some 25 years, Taylor Hawkins was the man behind the drum kit for Foo Fighters. He also stepped up to the mic for solo vocal work during performances. -
Shirley Temple Once Shot Eleanor Roosevelt In The Back With A Slingshot
The lives of celebrities often overlap -- the absolutely famous intermingling, whether they come from show business, politics, or simple notoriety. -
Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody And The Beatles' Hey Jude Share An Extraordinary Connection
Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" and The Beatles' "Hey Jude" share an unlikely and crazy connection. Both songs were recorded in the same studio. -
Queen Elizabeth's First Visit To The British Museum Was Very Different From Her Last
Queen Elizabeth II's first and last visits to the British Museum stand in stark contrast to one another, like symbolic bookends to an accomplished life. -
Meet Adele Hankey: Queen Elizabeth's American Pen Pal For Seven Decades
Despite being queen for seven decades, Queen Elizabeth had her under-the-radar hobbies — including a penpal relationship with American Adele Hankey. -
Who Pays For A British Royal Funeral?
With the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the United Kingdom engaged in a lengthy period of public pageantry mixed with mourning. It all comes with a price tag. -
The Queen's Funeral Planning Was A Bigger Undertaking Than This Huge Sporting Event
As the longest reigning monarch in the history of the U.K., Queen Elizabeth's death was felt around the world. Fittingly, her funeral is a colossal event. -
Why Ana De Armas Believes Marilyn Monroe's Ghost Haunted Her
There's no question but that in one sense, the spirit of the late Marilyn Monroe lives on. According to an actress playing Monroe, it's literally true. -
The Unexpected Inspiration Behind The Beatles' Song Martha My Dear
Songwriters use all kinds of muses to come up with their art. Here's the unexpected inspiration behind The Beatles' song "Martha My Dear."
