Why The Silk Road Was More Important Than You Realize
The Silk Road allowed for the spread of people and goods, becoming the earliest global network. Here is why the Silk Road was more important than you realize.
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The Sad Truth About Hollywood's 'Lavender Marriages'
Some refer to it as a golden age of filmmaking, and no doubt the early days of Hollywood produced some nifty pieces of cinematic art. But those were also the days of studios controlling nearly every aspect of an actor's life. Including marriage.
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The Sketchy Reason Gas Stations Sell Socks
Convenience store shelves can seem like an assortment of unrelated miscellany to a bright-eyed young adult, with neither the experience nor the personal problems to necessitate a debilitating drug problem.
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The Crazy Real-Life Story Of The Mitford Sisters
You might be obsessed with the Kardashian-Jenners now, but had you lived in the early to mid-1900s, you would have craved news about the Mitford sisters.
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Here's How Much Kris Kristofferson Is Really Worth
There's a handful of artists who can be said to be synonymous with country music, but where Johnny Cash had plenty of rock 'n' roll crossover appeal and Willie Nelson likes his outlaw country, Kris Kristofferson embodies the genre's wholesome heart.
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Darryl Jones Was The Rolling Stones' Forgotten Bassist. Here's What We Know About Him
Darryl Jones first learned to bass when his father was teaching him how to play the xylophone and drums. He saw his south Chicago neighbor, an Angus Thomas, play the bass in the school talent show and promptly began studying with him.
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The True Meaning Behind Deep Purple's 'Smoke On The Water'
English rock band Deep Purple's classic "Smoke on the Water" was fully inspired by a casino fire that decimated the building -- and almost cost concertgoers their lives.
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You Wouldn't Want To Meet Afroman In Real Life. Here's Why
Afroman, most notable for his 2001 ode to marijuana, "Because I Got High", has sustained a moderately successful music career through touring. While his image is lighthearted, a fan incident shows a darker side of the artist.
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Neil Young Is Worth A Lot More Than You Think
With his silvery sideburns and perpetual grumpy-old-man look, Neil Young might warrant the occasional "Neil Old" joke from the younger audience that's not familiar with his body of work. However, the Canadian-American singer-songwriter probably couldn't care less.
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Things The Ancient Celts Couldn't Live Without
The ancient Celts, who occupied much of what would become England, Scotland, and Wales, have a rich history. Much of what comprised their daily life is still a mystery, though, particularly how they lived before the Romans arrived on their lands.
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History's Most Cursed Gems
Given our love of gemstones, it's not surprising some of the biggest and most beautiful examples have been passed down through generations, usually of the rich and famous. Some, though, seem to bring more than just bling: some, it's said, bring along a curse. These are history's most cursed gems.
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The Truth About The Royals Who Thought They Were Made Of Glass
"The individuals so afflicted were convinced that their bodies were made of glass -- and not the bulletproof kind of glass that might actually be helpful if, say, you're a professional skateboarder."
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Why Ozzy's Oldest Daughter Never Appeared On The Osbournes TV Series
The Osbournes may be one of the world's more famous families, thanks to their hit 2000s reality TV show, The Osbournes.
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The Tragic Death Of Elliott Smith
October 2003 was going well for Elliott Smith. But that all collapsed on October 21, 2003 when Elliott Smith's partner, Jennifer Chiba, called 911 to collect Smith.
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The Story Behind America's First Ransom Letter
Every field has its pioneers. In the world of high-profile American child disappearances, we must look back before the Balloon Boys, JonBenéts, and Lindbergh babies, turning instead to the story of one Charles Brewster Ross -- the first case of kidnapping-for-ransom in U.S. history.
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The Real Reason Robert Smith Couldn't Stand Queen
There's one major band that rubs Robert Smith the wrong way, and it's none other than the legendary Queen.
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The Hidden Meaning Of Pink Floyd's The Wall
One of Pink Floyd's most iconic albums and 87th out of Rolling Stone's 500 greatest albums of all time, The Wall is THE concept album to end all concept albums. Here's what it means.
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The Disturbing Sport You've Never Heard Of
Nobody (that we know of, anyway) claims that a sport isn't a sport unless it involves a live bird. Like, for instance, a goose. But geese, and horses, and human beings are the basic ingredients for a blessedly less common sport called goose pulling.
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How Katheryn Winnick Really Feels About Her Character In Vikings
Lagertha is played by Canadian actress and martial artist Katheryn Winnick, who spoke to Collider's Christina Radish about the character when the series was still young. What attracted her to the role, and how does she really perceive Lagertha? Here's how she feels about her character in Vikings.
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The Real Reason Randy Meisner Quit The Eagles
If there's one band that's notorious for breaking up, it's The Eagles. Here's why Randy Meisner left.
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Wondering Why Led Zeppelin Broke Up? This Was The True Cause
A person rifling through the pages of The Spokesman-Review on December 6th 1980 would find in bold "Rock Group Led Zeppelin Disbands." As it was only the eighties, it took two days for the news to travel from a press release in London to a write up in the Pacific Northwest.
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Whatever Happened To Bodybuilder Charles Atlas?
Who was Charles Atlas? An actual man, or merely the creation of an advertising firm? The answer, it turns out, is "both."
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The Hidden Meaning Of Bob Marley's I Shot The Sheriff
Bob Marley and the Wailers' 1973 classic "I Shot the Sheriff" seems simple. Marley, within the context of the song, finds it prudent, even necessary, to shoot the sheriff. In a moment of quiet pause, however, he refuses to give in to his baser instincts, and refrains from shooting the deputy.
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The Strange Way Kris Kristofferson Got Johnny Cash To Listen To His Music
Kris Kristofferson is a force of nature. Singer, songwriter, colleagues with Willie Nelson, credited as the man who discovered John Prine. And he works in mysterious ways.
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Here's What Happened When Regis Philbin 'Auditioned' For Motley Crue
The very idea that the squeaky-clean Philbin and the crusty Crüe crew would even be within the same zip code beggars belief. Yet, in 1997 this unlikely group sat down together, and Philbin even attempted to join the band. Here's what happened when Regis Philbin 'auditioned' for Mötley Crüe.
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The Disturbing Past Of Forest Haven Asylum
In a corner of Laurel, Maryland hides a 200-acre property. Wrapped up in thick forest, you'll find a vast compound. Peeling paint, the smell of rot, and at least a few decades of graffiti-flexing all vie for attention... This is Forest Haven Asylum.
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The True Story Of The Von Trapps From The Sound Of Music
The Sound of Music was based on real people -- the von Trapps. Here is their story.
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