Period films are made to be entertaining but historically inaccurate movies can give misconceptions of history. Here are films that got Victorian history wrong.
If you missed the chance to see some of your favorite musical icons perform live, visiting the place where they're buried is a good way to pay your respects.
The story behind the creation of our 35th state is a lot more complex than you might think. Here's the real reason West Virginia broke away from Virginia.
Olympia Dukakis leaves behind an extensive body of work and significant offscreen accomplishments, as well as a substantial amount of money in the bank.
Before his unique Mafia stint ('The Oddfather'), eventual arrest, and death, Vincent 'The Chin' Gigante began like many mobsters before him: as a boxer.
For many serial killers, including David Berkowitz, childhood gives answers to questions about what might have led to the creation of a ruthless murder.
The Derg began a campaign to nationalize industry and farmland, in addition to abolishing feudalism and promoting literacy -- in part, by committing genocide.
Most of Silver Jews' songs were written by Berman -- often experimental, mellow tracks about life. The group created music for most of the '90s and the 2000s.
Considering how visible he is, many have wondered what it's like to work for someone like Elon Musk. Is he really a real-life equivalent to Tony Stark/Iron Man?
Outside of the States, and in particular when it comes to European soccer teams, the names can be a bit more arcane. Manchester United. Real Madrid. Arsenal.
For Juan Catalan, the faults of the criminal justice system showed their terrifying potential when he was arrested for the murder of 16-year-old Martha Puebla.
Mozart began playing the harpsichord at three, and by five, he was composing. But he would have more success in music than building a flourishing family.
Musk's first marriage was to Justine Wilson, who gave birth to Musk's first five children: one set of twins, one set of triplets. Another child died of SIDS.
The wrestling team Harlem Heat was made up of real-life brothers Booker and Lash Huffman, who fought individually under the names Booker T and Stevie Ray.
David Berkowitz was born David Falco on June 1, 1953, to an impoverished mother who, feeling unable to raise her newborn child, put him up for adoption.
No one knows what exactly happened to Thalia Massie in September 1932. But Joe Kahahawai lost his life. This is the tragic true story of Hawaii's Massie murder.
Wilde never recovered from prison and died a few years later, impoverished and alone, and all because of Lord Alfred Douglas: The man who destroyed Oscar Wilde.
Since forming Run the Jewels, the rappers have successfully connected with their fans, weaving political and societal themes into their music with ease.