Although disabled athletes have competed against one another for hundreds of years, the official Paralympic games didn't start until the mid-20th century.
The sporting world was stunned when the U.S.' Olympic hopeful for the 100-and-200-meter dash, Sha'Carri Richardson, recently tested positive for marijuana.
An examination of the skull found in 1933 revealed that it is at least 146,000 years old, based on uranium series dating. It has thick brows and a wide mouth.
The iconic Olympic flame is a tradition passed down from the ancient Olympics. That's not to say the modern Olympic flame hasn't had some stories of its own.
Just after wrapping up Little House on the Prairie, Michael Landon starred in another heart-tugging NBC series. This is the untold truth of Highway to Heaven.
Edward Gorey's art is unmistakable, with spindly figures and intricate details. But he lived by his own terms. This is the untold truth of Edward Gorey.
There's a trace of Ray Charles in every soul song. But Charles faced his share of early hurdles. Here's a look at the life and legacy of the Father of Soul.
Carole King made history as a woman in music, and paved the way for new generations of female singer-songwriters. Here are things you may not know about her.
The Iroquois Confederacy, or Haudenosaunee ("people who build a house") is an alliance of six nations whose Midwinter Festival offers the chance to give thanks.
For eight decades, audiences have delighted in the eye-gouging, hair-pulling comic mayhem of The Three Stooges. Their story is much more than slapstick comedy.
A Tribe Called Quest was one of the quintessential early hip-hop groups and inspired artists who followed. This is the untold truth of A Tribe Called Quest.
Before Auto-Tune, musicians had to have raw talent: And Fats Domino was practically brimming with it. So what don't you know about this founder of rock 'n roll?
Eva Marie Saint is an award-winning actress with a wildly successful career that has spanned over 75 years, starring with both Marlon Brand and Carey Grant.
Joe Walsh has had an iconic career with the James Gang and Eagles and as a solo artist. Here are some facts about him that many fans may not be familiar with.
Despite his prolific output, Todd Rundgren remains a mystery. Here's what you may not know about Todd Rundgren, his innovations, his influences, and his impact.
Claudine Longet saw mountains of media attention in the 1960s and 1970s - though perhaps not the kind she would've desired - when she stood trial for murder.
Foo Fighters started as a small creative experiment and become one of the most enduringly popular rock bands ever. This is the untold truth of Foo Fighters.