Sammy Davis Jr. nearly lost his life and his career in the name of love. There was no protection from the public attacks over his interracial relationships.
With his sweet vocals and thoughtful lyrics, John Denver became "among the most beloved entertainers of his era." But did big success translate into big wealth?
The clash between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr ran deeper than conflicting political ideologies, though. Hamilton seemed to genuinely loathe Burr.
Legendary actor George C. Scott struggled with his health in his final years — but still loved to act. This is how the gruff star worked till nearly the end.
Some Royal Household positions pay extremely well. Others, not so much. So where does the Queen's "Master of the Household" rank? You might be surprised.
After his conviction for "gross indecency," Wilde suffered another devastating loss. His wife, Constance, left him; he never saw his beloved children again.
Many have heard the rumors about JFK's alleged extramarital affairs over the years, but a new crop of letters from an alleged mistress is raising eyebrows.
There's a Chicago non-profit organization that claims they were contacted by extradimensional beings from the "millions of inhabited planets" in the universe.
Here's why The Black Keys' Dan Auerbach and Pat Carney regret the infamous night they inducted fellow musician Steve Miller into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
When Tupac Shakur was shot to death in Las Vegas, his was one of a ten-car entourage. Theoretically, many could have been witnesses — but few have ever talked.
Often called "Big Paul" because of his imposing stature, Paul Castellano liked to act as if he were running a Fortune 500 company, not a criminal enterprise.
The Boston Massacre was a key moment preceding the Revolutionary War, a microcosm of simmering tensions between the colonists and their British enforcers.
Anna Delvey won headlines after being caught scamming New York's elite out of hundreds of thousands of dollars by pretending to be an heiress- here's her story.
Prohibition was a nearly 14-year period (January 17, 1920-December 5, 1933) when the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcohol was forbidden in the US.
Among the many tensions between India and Pakistan was the liberation of Bangladesh, which led to their biggest conflict, the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971.
An essential figure in the fight against the Black Death was the plague doctor, but not for obvious reasons. Physicians then had few tools to combat illness.
Balmoral has a rich history with some interesting stories involving its royal occupants, past and present. This is the untold truth of Balmoral Castle.