Photographs have an incredible ability to capture moments in time and evoke powerful emotions. Throughout history, certain images have become iconic, influencing public opinion and shaping policy ...

The ’70s represented different things to different people. For some, it was the exciting dawn of a computerized era, with daring societal trends and new innovation. For others, it was an uncertain ...

Geena Davis got her big break in 1982 when Sydney Pollack decided to cast her as a soap opera actress in his upcoming comedy Tootsie. Then, one year later, she landed the role of Wendy Killian in the ...

Over the decades, incredible women have graced Hollywood, making a name for themselves by displaying their talents, passions, and strikingly good looks. These women have not only been successful ...

If a modern person were to guess the most commercially successful songs of 1969, they’d be likely to assume that “Sweet Caroline” by Neil Diamond would be near the top and The Beatles, The Rolling ...

Since Japan isolated itself from the rest of the world as much as possible for hundreds of years, the island nation has developed a unique culture with an incredibly rich historical tradition. Indeed, ...

Since humans discovered the power and capability that comes with numbers, we have lived in societies that enable us to live and flourish as a species. Yet, some people weren’t content just surviving ...

Fifties cinema was full of charismatic leading men who starred in some very memorable films, including Some Like It Hot, A Farewell to Arms, Ben-Hur, and Rebel Without a Cause. Many of these actors ...

During the medieval period in Europe, castles were the strongest fortified structures that housed royalty and nobility. With many still standing today, these structures were public defenses that ...

North American professional sports can be volatile. A team may be firmly entrenched in a community, only to pull up stakes and seek out a home elsewhere. Indeed, North America’s big four professional ...

In the late 1960s, Richard and Karen Carpenter formed the brother-and-sister duo the Carpenters. Richard arranged the music and played the keyboard while his younger sister Karen sang vocals and ...

The 1980s were full of TV series. With the popularity of shows like Cheers and Dynasty, some gems were short-lived, and others were easily forgotten. While some series had a great plot but no audience ...