Wakanda, the fictitious location of the Marvel smash-hit "Black Panther," draws on many aspects of African culture. Here are a few of those inspirations.
You can do a lot in three days — go on a road trip, reminisce with old pals, or, as it turns out, invade Grenada. Here's the story of the U.S.-Grenada war.
Mines are worked by hundreds of people, and cave-ins, fires, and toxic gas are ever-present threats. Here are some of the world's worst mining disasters
From the "Mona Lisa" to van Gogh's "Sunflowers," some of the world's most famous works of art have been targeted by vandals. Here are a few shocking examples.
The White House, or "the people's house," is an icon of America's Executive Branch. However, there was a time when The White House was nearly condemned.
The first person to graduate from Harvard, in the mid-17th century, was named Benjamin Woodbridge, a man from England who immigrated to the U.S. in 1634.
"Robinson Crusoe," by Daniel Defoe, is arguably the first English novel of all time. Here are two of the most probable real-life inspirations for Crusoe.
It's not unusual for co-stars to become involved romantically during a production, but it is unusual for one of those relationships to last for decades.
Many of Christianity's most sacred sites are located in Israel and Palestine, with others in Africa and Europe. These are the holiest sites in Christianity.
The North American bison, more commonly referred to as a buffalo, has come back from near-extinction and now honored as the United States' official mammal.
Countless monuments and temples throughout the world have been constructed within Judaism's 4,000-year history. Here are some of the holiest sites in Judaism.
They're all but gone these days, but there was a time when the expository theme song ruled the day. The opening of "The Addams Family" is one such tune.
Seabiscuit was an unlikely candidate for horse racing history books, a late bloomer who went on to win races and inspire the American public during hard times.
Although the reception of Barack Obama as president has been relatively favorable, there are questionable things about his presidency. Here are a few examples.