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.
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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.
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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.
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There have been hundreds of tragic railway accidents over the past two centuries. These are a few of the deadliest train wrecks in human history.
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Beer killed eight people in 1814 London, and it wasn't even from drinking it. Here's how a freak beer accident resulted in multiple deaths.
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Thomas Jefferson wasn't opposed to Thanksgiving for the food, the politics, or the history lesson the event portrayed. Here's the real reason.
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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.
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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.
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The outbreak of war creates chaos for nations, for individuals, and for companies, everyone left scrambling to cope with threatening circumstances
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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.
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The border between the United States and Mexico has been fixed in its current location for over 150 years. Here's why it's located where it is.
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Manhattan is one of the most expensive places to live in the world, but back in the 17th century, Europeans paid very little for the area.
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Although the reception of Barack Obama as president has been relatively favorable, there are questionable things about his presidency. Here are a few examples.
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America has always been a place of change, of innovation, with new ideas and new technologies pushing aside time-honored methods without nostalgia.
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The border between the United States and Canada is the longest international border in the world. Why is it located where it is? Let's take a look.
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Actions have consequences -- sometimes unintended, sometimes spanning decades. Some daring decisions have an eventual impact around the globe.
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Daniel Boone was a frontiersman who was celebrated in his own lifetime, so no wonder there were multiple claims for burial rights after he died.
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There are a handful of differences and similarities between Egyptian mummies and South American mummies. Let's take a look at some of the most prominent.
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Part of holiday fun is enjoying the symbols with which it's associated, whether that's Santa and his sleigh at Christmas or the Thanksgiving cornucopia.
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Muslims visit many important sites to pray and feel connected with Islamic religious history. Here are some of the holiest locations in Islam.
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It's almost a common slang phrase these days -- describing someone who has died as now being six feet under, meaning buried -- but where did the phrase start?
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Percy Fawcett lived quite an adventurous life, which included expeditions to the wilds of the Amazon rainforest during the early 20th century.
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For centuries, searches for criminals were run by the military. But more recently, law enforcement has taken on many of the most notorious manhunts in the U.S.
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In a 2010 Los Angeles Times interview, Ryan Leaf opened up about his perceived status as the biggest NFL draft bust of all time.
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The Rocky Mountain locust storm taking over the Midwest in 1875 is a tale of Biblical proportions. Here's the terrifying story of Albert's Swarm.
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One of the most enduring figures from the ancient world is Cleopatra VII. Now an archaeologist is stating that she may have uncovered the queen's tomb.
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Just when scholars think they've nailed down an historical narrative, new discoveries come along that can upend long-held and cherished beliefs about the past.
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