Artist Vincent van Gogh is far more acclaimed today that he was during his lifetime, with special attention paid to his series of paintings of sunflowers.
Vincent Van Gogh painted his "Sunflowers" series in Arles between 1888 and 1889. As the story goes, one famous artist was so moved by them, he wanted one, too.
William Shakespeare, the writer, continues to intrigue scholars and students alike, hundreds of years after his death -- but what about Shakespeare the man?
'Tis the season to talk about ghosts, so how about looking at those who crossed over on Halloween itself? These are some famous people who died on Halloween.
The inhabitants of the White House famously decorate for Christmas and host an annual Easter egg roll, but does the First Family go all-out for Halloween?
History is full of monumental events that mark the beginning of new ages, paving the way for a changed future. Here's how a pack of gum was part of one.
North Korea is known for its stringent dictatorship, its secrecy, and its citizens' lack of freedom. Here's why some defectors return to North Korea by choice.
Many people will be quite strident regarding their favorite season of the year, for any number of reasons, but a choice of seasonal names is a possibility.
In the case of the frozen ancient animal uncovered in Alaska, some wondered — what might the animal taste like, after thousands of years in a deep freeze?
There are those dedicated national holidays in the United States, observed annually and with great fanfare. Comes now an unofficial, positive day honoring men.
Some might argue that there's a fine line -- even a massive gap -- between religious faith and scientific investigation, especially when it comes to miracles.
The folk music era brought issues of social justice to the attention of a broad audience, with artists who not only sang, but acted on their convictions.
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.
On November 21,1944 a young Texan left England on his first bombing run into Germany. He would go on to become one of the most legendary coaches in the NFL.
Practitioners of magic have historically been wrapped in myth and legend, but a few were real. Here's a look at some witches and wizards that actually existed.