The rise of Death Row Records was lightning-fast, but its reign was short. Its story is a reminder that when life imitates art, things can get out of hand.
Carole King is one of pop's most iconic singers and songwriters, but she's encountered a number of challenges and tragedies throughout her life and career.
Over the decades, fans and critics have agreed that the Yardbirds never got the recognition they deserved. But that's just one part of the band's tragic tale.
Today, the Oscars are a lavish event with plenty of hype, but back in 1929, they were a private affair. Here's a look at the first Academy Awards ceremony.
Extinction doesn't just apply to the distant past, species are still declared extinct each year. Here are animals that have gone extinct in the past decade.
When most NFL players retire, it's a natural end to their careers, but some bow out sooner. Here are a few NFL players who retired at the top of their game.
Before the introduction of the Hays Code, there were queer characters and themes in films. In fact, the earliest LGBTQ+ films are older than you realize.
Light at the end of a tunnel, dead relatives, and euphoria have been reported when one comes close to death. Here's what happens during a near-death experience.
Europe is a large continent with many different unique languages. However, there are many European languages that some Americans have not even heard of.
He was a famously outspoken musician who continued his passion for music into his last days. Here is what David Crosby's final year of life was really like.
World War I, perhaps the most infamous war in world history, is well-known by many. Or is it? Many common facts about the first World War are actually myths.
Throughout the course of American history, there have been several presidential assassination attempts. We examine the assassins and what happened to them.
Many know Oskar Schindler's story and his famous list, but here's the story of his wife Emilie Schindler, whose efforts during WWII shouldn't be overlooked.
From Mexico's Night of the Radishes to Thailand's monkey banquet and Florida's Underwater Music Festival, here are some of the world's most unique festivals.
While country music of the 1960s was laced with themes of love, loss, and nostalgia, it often masked a darker side fraught with controversy and personal pain.
Here is the tangled story of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, a musical 1970s supergroup just as known by the feuds between members as for their rock songs.
Even if the folksy attractions of Cape May aren't quite your style, after a visit to this seaside town, you might be convinced that Cape May is haunted.
Soccer's best players often seem invincible, but they've known tragedy too. Illnesses, deaths, and accidents have plagued some of soccer's biggest stars.
Over 250 spacewalks have taken place at the International Space Station. But accidents do happen. And floating alone in space, those accidents are terrifying.