Nerissa and Katherine Bowes-Lyon were first cousins of Queen Elizabeth II who were sent to live in a Victorian-era institution. Then they were forgotten about.
Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner starred in the 1992 box office hit "The Bodyguard" and hit it off on set. Here's what we know about their relationship.
The Magna Carta was issued by England's King John in 1215 C.E., but its infuence has rippled all the way into the present. Here's why it's so important.
Blink-182 is one of the biggest pop-punk bands in the genre, but they have broken up and gotten back together a couple of times over the decades. Here's why.
The U.S. declares war once in a while, and most people associate this with the mobilization of troops. But there is a lot more that can, and has, occurred.
The tragic death of "Friends" star Matthew Perry brings an end to one of TV's greatest double acts, but the actors behind Chandler and Joey were just as close.
Day of the Dead decor like sugar skulls have become ubiquitous at U.S retailers but the origins of the holiday go back to ancient Mesoamerican peoples.
Givenchy's close relationship with Audrey Hepburn went beyond his iconic clothing designs he created especially for her. The pair shared a lifelong friendship.
The Hells Angels are known for committing violence, even against their own members. The 2014 killing of Joel Silva and its aftermath is one such example.
Not all Constitutional amendments are as famous as the first 10. Here is each one after the Bill of Rights explained and the circumstances that led to them.
Actress Sharon Tate and four others were viciously killed by Manson family members at her California home in 1969. Here's what's happened to the house since.
The 1950s was a time of changing childhoods. Here are some things that were commonplace in the 1950s that have largely vanished from American schools today.
The members of Motley Crüe have always been very candid about their hard-partying days, including the startling amount of alcohol Tommy Lee drank daily.
There have been many famous murder houses throughout the years, and they are often forever tainted by the crimes. Here's what happens to them when they sell.
Blaxploitation films made a splash in the 1970s. Both revered and reviled for its portrayal of Black men and women, the genre faded but its influence persists.