Not every Mouseketeer retained their cherubic image after leaving The Mickey Mouse Club. Here are tragic details about the original Mickey Mouse Club cast.
Steven Tyler is a rock legend, best known for his role as the vocalist of rock band Aerosmith. Here is a sneak peek into the life and times of Steven Tyler.
The USS Indianapolis was arguably the worst, and definitely the most, terrifying disaster in American naval history. The 879 crew members who perished represent the greatest loss of life in a United States Navy vessel. What makes the disaster even more grievous is the tragic manner of their deaths.
Actress and activist Jane Fonda dealt with personal and political tragedies through every phase of her life, and continued to fight. This is the tragic real-life story of Jane Fonda, from her difficult childhood and health issues to her romantic losses and how she emerged stronger than ever.
Despite being worth billions, the Getty family makes being incredibly rich sound like a really terrible way to live -- which is quite an accomplishment -- due to the sheer number of kidnappings, suicides, and other horrors inflicted on them. This is the tragic real-life story of the Getty family.
There are a few rules that even close friends are subject to when a buddy gets elected president, and it really is a life-changing deal — which means there's stipulations that continue even after their term ends. Here are some rules that friends of the American president have to follow.
What does the Bible actually say about the events of the birth of Jesus? Surprisingly little: the narrative only appears in one Gospel. But tradition, archeology, and science have helped to fill in some of the gaps left in the biblical narrative. This is the untold truth of the nativity of Jesus.
Few individuals have captured public and patriotic ire in the same way as Benedict Arnold. Once a decorated American military officer, Arnold's name is now synonymous with the very idea of treason. So, let's take a look at some of the most common misconceptions about America's greatest traitor.
Since its official inception in 1917, the House of Windsor has been wrought with tragedy and scandal. From forbidden love affairs, to sex scandals, to a struggle to stay legitimate in an ever-modernizing world, here are the tragic details of the House of Windsor.
Ancient Rome has became known as the seat of opulence and luxury. It was the place where people gave up on stretchy pants and went right to togas, and those expanding waistlines might have had something to do with their love of feasting. This is what it was like to feast in Ancient Rome.
The Haitian Revolution not only led to independence, but it set off a ripple effect of uprisings by enslaved people across the Caribbean and South America.
During television's celebrated golden age, Ernie Kovacs was to comedy what Rod Serling was to drama. Although his name may not be as familiar some 1950s legends, his impact is immeasurable. Yet, much of his life was anything but mirth and merriment. Here are the tragic details of his life.
One constant in the history of Russia is the phrase "unintended consequences." Russian history is filled with tragedy on a national scale. It has always been a hot mess. To understand why a country so big is so messy, here's a look at the various moments in Russian history that went horribly wrong.
It's not surprising to learn that the life of ancient Egyptian royalty wasn't all that easy or simple. Here is what life as an Egyptian royal was really like.
Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins might be the time-keeper for one of the world's biggest rock bands, but there are things about him that are a bit shocking.
While there is some variety across the different medieval castles still standing, there's a lot of similarities, too. Here's what life was like in a castle.
Liberace defined glitz and glamour. However, when the stage lights dimmed and the curtain closed, Liberace was a man at war with himself. Here's his story.