What Happened To Jeff Buckley's Unreleased Music After He Died?
Jeff Buckle was one of the most enigmatic performers of the 1990s. After his untimely death in 1997, a battle ensued over the release of other records.
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The Unusual Story Of How Steven Tyler And Paul McCartney Met
They always say you should never actually meet your heroes. The evidence suggests, however, that's not always true. Just ask Aerosmith's Steven Tyler.
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Why AC/DC Was An Important Band To Eddie Van Halen
It's always heartening when one massively successful artist can honestly express appreciation and admiration for someone else creating in the same field.
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William Castle: The P.T. Barnum Of Horror Films
Notable for his B-horror movies, William Castle was also well known for his gimmicks. This is the story of William Castle: The P.T. Barnum of horror films.
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Woman Receives Secret Santa Gift From Bill Gates
Ho, ho, holy Windows Vista! That's probably what one woman said after unboxing an 81 lb. package from a very special someone in time for Christmas: Bill Gates.
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History Of The World's Most Macabre Catholic Relics Explained
Church leaders kept copious records over time, especially when it comes to relics. This is the history of the world's most macabre Catholic relics explained.
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Why Sting Really Left The Police
The Police broke up in 1984, largely because of leading man Sting. Why did Sting break up The Police at the peak of their success? Here's the inside story.
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Things Outlander Gets Right And Wrong About History
Outlander might be a guilty pleasure, owing to its stance on historical accuracy. These are the things Outlander gets right and wrong about history.
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Frank Sinatra's Hidden Talent Might Surprise You
Frank Sinatra sold millions of recordings over the course of his career, and picked up an acting Oscar as well. The Rat Pack stalwart had yet another talent.
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Amelia Earhart's Clothing Line You've Probably Never Heard Of
Amelia Earhart is a mythic figure in American history, an aviatrix of extraordinary courage, commitment, and ability. Oh, and she also designed clothes.
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How Alice Coachman Became The First Black Woman To Make Olympic Track And Field History
It seems unthinkable today, but there was a time when Black women weren't allowed to represent the U.S. at the Olympics. Alice Coachman changed that.
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Here's Who Inherited Kirk Douglas' Money After He Died
Kirk Douglas had a long and successful career in Hollywood, both in front of and behind the cameras. Over 100 when he died, his bequests reflected his heart.
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The Tragic Story Of The 1955 Le Mans Racing Disaster
Many sports have aspects of danger built in, with the possibility of serious injury or even death ever close. This is especially, brutally true of motorsports.
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How Is The NFL Draft Order Determined?
The dream for all NFL fans is to see their team hoisting the Lombardi Trophy following a Super Bowl victory. So how is the draft order determined?
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The Story Behind Moe's Surprising Childhood Haircut From The Three Stooges
Though you could argue that their movies are childish (or child-like), the Three Stooges were once children themselves, contending with parents and other kids.
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The Origin Of The Rubber Band
There are items that are such a part of daily life, at home and at work, that it feels like they've been around -- so to speak -- forever, like rubber bands.
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The Science Behind The Rare Condition Known As Walking Corpse Syndrome
In a 2013 interview with New Scientist, a man named Graham described the sensation of his brain dying. He had a rare condition known as walking corpse syndrome.
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The Scientific Reason Why Some Potato Chips Are Green
Generally speaking, the schoolyard isn't necessarily the best source for scientific information, especially around nutrition. For instance, green potato chips.
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What Happened To The Kidnapped Child Steven Stayner Saved?
The story of Steven Stayner is full of horror and abuse, but ultimately redemptive, through his rescue of another kidnapped child, Timothy White.
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The Truth About James Brown's Relationship With Tomi Rae Hynie
On the stage, there might not have been a greater performer than James Brown. However, Brown's impact went far beyond just concerts and albums.
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The Gripping Story Behind The Jaws Theme Song
The "Jaws" theme is one of the most iconic film motifs in history. But, when John Williams pitched it to director Steven Spielberg, it wasn't well received.
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The Real Reason Boys Wore Dresses In Victorian Times
Gender roles are a hot topic today with many parents opting out of gender-specific clothing. But, 130 years ago, boys and girls wore dresses for this reason.
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Bob Dylan Has Another Career That Might Surprise You
Singer/songwriter Bob Dylan is viewed as the voice of his generation, the social commentary emerging from the folk music scene of the 1960s. But there's more.
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The Unsolved Lewis Clark Valley Murders
One might not think of the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley as a hotbed for murderous criminal activity, but it might have been home to a serial killer.
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The Truth About Greta Garbo's Impressive Art Collection
Greta Garbo was famed for her talent on film, and for being notably reclusive. It turns out she was a serious -- and informed -- art collector as well.
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The Strange Place Where Angus Young Wrote Highway To Hell
"Highway to Hell" is an iconic AC/DC song that has rocked the ages. If it hadn't been for this moment of inspiration, that road may never have been paved.
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What Is A Filtration Camp?
Every war is an exercise in brutality. Some acts are more overt than others. Russia's invasion of Ukraine is a case in point, with war waged against civilians.
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