Why Was Bleeding Kansas So Important?
"Bleeding Kansas" refers to the period when anti-slavery and pro-slavery settlers came to Kansas to battle for the state's soul, forecasting the Civil War.
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Don Henley Admitted Who The Real Leader Of The Eagles Is
Most of us have heard it. Some have said it: "Who's in charge here?" In any organization, large or small, designated leadership is important. Even in a band.
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How Accurate Is House Of Gucci?
Books take their time to tell a true story, with research reinforcing the narrative. Films tend to be shorter. What got changed for "House of Gucci"?
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The Olympic Ski Jump Uniform Controversy Explained
As a global athletic competition, the Olympic Games are carefully, even tightly, regulated, assuring the men and women equality. That extends to uniforms.
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The Truth About Pamela Anderson's Childhood
Anderson was born and grew up far away from the bright lights and glamor that would dominate her life later on in adulthood.
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The Truth About The Longest Beard In History
Hans Langseth was named the man who had the longest beard in 1922, and he still holds the record to this day.
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The Truth About Lana Turner And Sean Connery's Relationship
Lana Turner and Sean Connery starred in the 1958 movie "Another Time, Another Place."
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Why John Mellencamp Wants To Distance Himself From Johnny Cougar
Here are the reasons why John Mellencamp doesn't want anything to do with his original Johnny Cougar stage name.
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This Blondie Song Was Almost A James Bond Theme Song
Blondie were considered for a James Bond theme song in the 1980s. However, the New York punk band may ave been too much for the sophistication of 007.
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This Was Patsy Cline's Real Name
Unbeknownst to many of her fans, Patsy Cline wasn't actually the famous musician's real name. Her birth name was Virginia Patterson Hensley.
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The Truth Behind Nancy Sinatra's These Boots Are Made For Walkin'
Nancy Sinatra's best known song is probably "These Boots are Made for Walkin'. Here is truth behind the song.
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The Surprising Way Johnny Cash Remembered The Lyrics To One Of His Songs
One of Johnny Cash's hit songs, "I'd Still Be There," came to him in a dream, but he quickly forgot the lyrics. Here's how he remembered them.
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The Time When 1.6 Million Soviets Went To See Metallica
Near the end of the Soviet era, 1.6 million Soviets went to see Metallica in Russia at the Monsters of Rock Festival.
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The Real Meaning Of Madonna's Like A Virgin
One of the great things about any art is the consumer's interpretation, whether a painting, sculpture, film, or song. Arguments continue about "Like a Virgin."
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The Real Meaning Of Bonnie Tyler's Total Eclipse Of The Heart
If you were to try to guess the meaning of Bonnie Tyler's "Total Eclipse of the Heart" from the lyrics, you might guess it's about doomed, desperate love.
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Could The Beach Boys Actually Surf?
Despite having several songs about surfing, only one member of The Beach Boys knew how to surf.
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The Biggest Music Moments Of 2021
December is a time for reflection, but what will music fans most remember about 2021? Here are the biggest music moments of 2021.
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Why Dolly Parton Won't Ride Any Of The Rides At Dollywood
Dolly Parton owns her own theme park in Tennessee, but she won't ride any of the rides at Dollywood. Here is why.
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The Real Meaning Of Donna Summer's Last Dance
Donna Summer's song "Last Dance" was a huge hit in the late 1970s, even winning a Grammy. Here is the real meaning of the song.
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Disturbing Details Discovered In Tawny Kitaen's Autopsy
The late Tawny Kitaen's show business career veered from acting to reality TV -- "Celebrity Rehab" being one. Yet her autopsy results contained surprises.
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The Real Reason Freddie Mercury Never Fixed His Teeth
As lead singer, Freddie Mercury's toothy grin became one of his most well-known trademarks, but there was more to his unusual appearance than meets the eye.
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How 'Weird Al' Yankovic May Have Helped 'Jeopardy!' Get Back On Air
It's hard to imagine a time when "Jeopardy!" was not a television powerhouse, with the late Alex Trebek gracing millions of people's television screens.
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This Is What Whitesnake's Biggest Hit Is Really About
Whitesnake's only No. 1 hit "Here I Go Again" is actually the second version of the song, with the first being much more melancholy as it describes a breakup.
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What Are Portugal's Ancient Stone Circles?
When we think of circles of stones -- really, really big stones -- we often think of Stonehenge in England. But there are other impressive stone circles, too.
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How Accurate Is The Eyes Of Tammy Faye?
"The Eyes of Tammy Faye" has all the drama you could want — from a car crash to alleged affairs and plastic surgery. But what's true?
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Famous Artifacts Countries Want Back
It's estimated that as many as 90% of the artifacts displayed in museums got there through shady means. Here are some famous artifacts countries want back.
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The True Stories Behind These Strange And Mysterious Artifacts
All ancient artifacts, even the most mysterious ones, are grounded in history and science. Here are the true stories behind these strange artifacts.
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