Look at the pictures from the night of Abraham Lincoln's assassination with an inquisitive eye and you'll notice that, along with the Lincolns and a failed actor, there's another couple in frame. The Lincolns had guests with them that night. Their names were Henry Rathbone and Clara Harris.
Read MoreIt's a celebrity deathmatch for the ages. In one corner, you have Steven Seagal. In the other, John Leguizamo. Or, Luigi, if you prefer.
Read MoreIt is one of the most popular songs by The Beatles, but most people don't actually know what "Blackbird" means. And no, the song is not about a bird. Even the Audobon Society clarified that misconception.
Read MoreThe Trojan War is possibly one of the most narrated conflicts in history. This is the Trojan War finally explained.
Read MoreOne of the many stand-out photographs of John Lennon has him posed before the Statue of Liberty. Besides simply being a very John Lennon picture, the photograph was also taken with a direct political message, which, to be fair, is also very John Lennon.
Read MoreLike so many of the best virtuosos in American music, Charlie Parker's life was tragically brief. This is the the tragic real-life story of Charlie Parker.
Read MoreIt was 1991, and the really meaty days of hating Steven Seagal were still in front of us. But a seminal night in the martial artist cum actor's career was underway. The stage was set for Seagal to inscribe his name into the annals of SNL history as the Worst Host Ever.
Read MoreNewsflash: UFOs swarm the Brazilian island of Colares! Here's what happened.
Read MoreI Love Lucy is one of the most beloved TV shows in history, but the fame came at a cost for the actors. Here are some tragic details about the I Love Lucy cast.
Read MoreHere's the thing -- they started out friends. But over time, Elton John and David Bowie, Rocketman and Starman, respectively, had a falling out.
Read MoreIt's doubly ironic that as the Stone Temple Pilots began reincorporating some of their earlier, more outre influences into their writing, the core relationships of the band started to disintegrate.
Read MoreIt's odd to realize different celebrities and historical figures were born in the same year. Here are famous people you didn't expect to be born the same year.
Read MoreThere were people who prowled the globe as "witch-hunters," as a profession, particularly in Europe, and particularly in the late 16th to 17th centuries.
Read MoreThroughout its long, confusing and often chemical-fueled history, Mötley Crüe has seen more than its share of tragedy, drama and often self-inflicted trouble, and the band members have been happy to share it all with the public.
Read MoreThe 1893 Chicago World's Fair was a triumph, but there was a darker side. This is the incredible story of the 1893 World's Fair.
Read MoreHuman zoos were exactly what they sound like: exhibits with humans on display, often in their "natural habitats." Here's more on the horrifying truth.
Read MoreKenny Loggins just might be worth a whole lot more than you think.
Read MoreA 25-year-old member of the Kentucky Air National Guard was asked to investigate a report from the Kentucky State Highway Patrol.
Read MoreHere's the truth about Eddie Vedder's first band, Bad Radio.
Read MoreSinger, producer and Top 40 hitmaker Shaggy hit a home run in 2000 with "It Wasn't Me", a catchy dancehall-pop crossover track with verses contributed by rapper Rikrok. Here's how it came to be.
Read MoreWhile casual fans of the band may be able to name all members, many won't know the tragedy behind the music -– including the sudden death of percussionist and co-founder Shawn 'Clown' Crahan's daughter.
Read More"Born in the USA" may have a darker side, but the aspects of it that made it into an anthem are also the aspects that make it easier to co-opt, regardless of what the song's actual meaning.
Read MoreAffectionately known as "BIg Mike", the Doobie Brothers' Michael Hossack made a name for himself in the early 1970s as a highly skilled and soulful drummer.
Read MoreAs one would expect from the pop stardom sphere, Elton John and Madonna have been feuding for years.
Read MorePink Floyd has been cemented as nothing short of legendary in the classic rock canon. However, casual fans of the British rock band may be surprised that its original singer, Chris Dennis, quit the band before the iconic outfit saw widespread success.
Read MoreLike the man said: With great power comes great opportunity. Few families in history understood this better than the Borgias, generations of major players in Italy's political history.
Read MoreThe followers of the Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh flocked to Eastern Oregon to create a communal utopia where they lived and worked for the group's leader.
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