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30 Historical Photos That Expose The Dramatic Side Of Beatlemania
Beatlemania is often thought of as a quaint relic of its era, and expression of joy for lads from Liverpool, but as these rare pictures show, there was more chaos and risk for the band and fans alike than is usually remembered.
Frequent travelers may have noticed that the upholstery of airplane seats almost always seems to be blue on commercial flights, with very few exceptions. And that is no coincidence. Now experts are coming forward with the little-known explanation behind the unusual purpose these blue seats serve.
History’s Most Iconic Writers Had Some Very Unusual Habits
Many of the most famous writers in history had some very perplexing "quirks," from Virginia Woolf to Truman Capote.
Charles Wasn’t The Only Prince Of Wales Who Waited Decades For His Crown
As the longest-serving Prince of Wales, Charles III is used to waiting, but he's not the only one.
Meet Lionel Dahmer: The Man Who Raised A Monster
After Jeffrey Dahmer was sentenced to 15 life sentences for his brutal crimes, his father, Lionel Dahmer, was left searching for answers about his role in raising a monster. He later spoke out about the red flags he missed to warn other parents, and now experts have examined the events that may have...
The Way Life Really Was For The Trailblazing Women In The Wild West
They could have been wives and mothers, but these women chose to forge new paths in the Wild West, and with that decision came a unique set of frontier challenges.
From classics like ABBA to songs from the films of Fred Astaire and beyond, these tracks showcase Queen Elizabeth's far-ranging musical taste.
Most people in America assume they're aware of all the details about Pearl Harbor's WWII attack, but the reality is more complicated. From timeline confusion to movie mixups, experts are exposing details about common myths linked to that historic day.
From the publisher's little-discussed partnerships to the real story of the series' sales figures, these 'Little Golden Books' details are making us see the popular series in a much different light.
The past is a foreign world; they did it differently then. And perhaps in no way is this better illustrated than by looking at old wedding traditions. They’re either weird, steeped in nonsensical etiquette, or in some cases even downright savage.
Beneath her unassuming demeanor, Ana Belén Montes was concealing a years-long mission to collect intelligence for the Cubans, and she nearly got away with it until she got tangled in her own web of lies.
Even for people who weren't born in that era, there's something iconic about '70s trends that have stood the test of time. Here are the iconic images of people living it up back in the seventies, when disco was all the rage and bellbottom jeans were in style.
Even for people who weren't born in that era, there's something iconic about '70s trends that have stood the test of time. Here are some super cool images of people living it up back in the seventies, when disco was all the rage and bellbottom jeans were in style.
Even expert Egyptologists are still intrigued by the many enigmas of the Great Sphinx. From its network of tunnels to the ancient structure's true origin, we've rounded up twenty of its most cryptic puzzles.
The Complicated Life Of 1920s Wild Child Zelda Fitzgerald, Wife Of Writer F. Scott Fitzgerald
The romance of iconic American writer F. Scott Fitzgerald and his wife Zelda Fitzgerald was not unlike a drama straight out of one of his novels. As an upper-class socialite nicknamed 'the first flapper', Zelda left Scott enamored of her the very first time he laid eyes on her, but the roaring 20s w...
Not only are the members of the royal family rich and famous, but many like Princes Harry and William are academically inclined as well. From groundbreaking research to impressive degrees, these royals weren't messing around during school.
Not only are some royals rich and famous, but they’re academically inclined as well.
In Wales’ beautiful Wye Valley, electricians have stumbled onto a network of unmapped tunnels that could lead to some incredible revelations about history...
Some of these 20th-century children’s fashions are incredibly cute, while others are undeniably strange.
The Strange Connection Between A Golden-Age Star And The Rubik’s Cube
In 1974, Hungarian architect Ernő Rubik was trying to find a way to explain 3D movement to his students. After messing with handmade blocks for months, he finally made the now-famous Rubik's Cube. But it was one Golden Age star that helped make it a global phenomenon.
After David Crosby saw a painting by a fan in his honor, his response was unjustifiably savage. That's the point at which other celebs stepped in and gave him a piece of their mind.
Woman Who Went To Disneyland’s Opening Day In 1955 Returned For Her 100th Birthday
Dee Kolafa decided to celebrate her 100th birthday at Disneyland, but the last time she was there was a momentous occasion for the iconic theme park. In fact, it was its first day in existence: opening Day in 1955. Now, the park couldn't help but notice her achievement.
Society has come a long way in the last century. Now any person can fill any role, but there was a time in which women were required to learn a specific set of skills, some of which, from canning to midwifery, sound bewildering today.
Jean-Claude Van Damme and Steven Seagal have shared an infamous rivalry over the years. Now new details are coming out about the incident that is said to have started it all.
Salma Assaf had a feeling that her house in the Israeli village of Mi’ilya was special. Soon, workers digging beneath her home confirmed her suspicions after they stumbled upon an entrance to a "medieval world." Read more about the portal they uncovered.
Gay, le***an, and bisexual people have of course existed throughout history, but many historical archives would like us to assume otherwise. Expert accounts have often tried to erase q***r communities and their stories, and the battle is still underway today. Here, we catalog 20 LGBTQ+ couples that lived fiercely and fearlessly, from literary greats like Gertrude Stein and Walt Whitman, to the Hollywood elite.
Gay, le***an, and bisexual people have of course existed throughout history, but many historical archives would like us to assume otherwise. Expert accounts have often tried to erase q***r communities and their stories, and the battle is still underway today. Here, we catalog 20 LGBTQ+ couples that....
After scouring the sands for years, renowned Egyptologist Zahi Hawass and his team of archaeologists hit the jackpot at a site in Saqqara, Egypt. Confirmed to be the location of an ancient burial ground and royal tomb, Hawass uncovered a trove of artifacts that provide fascinating insight to a macabre side of ancient Egypt that could rewrite the history books.
After scouring the sands for years, renowned Egyptologist Zahi Hawass and his team of archaeologists hit the jackpot at a site in Saqqara, Egypt. Confirmed to be the location of an ancient burial ground and royal tomb, Hawass uncovered a trove of artifacts that provide fascinating insight to a macab...
Rarely Seen Photos Of Charles That Capture The King’s Fun Side
As the longest-serving heir apparent to the British throne, King Charles' life has been all about duty: duty to his mother the Queen, duty to his country, and duty to his new role as King. Because of this, people may think that Charles is nothing but a spoiled stuffed shirt, though that couldn't be....
Wacky Ladies' Home Journal Predictions For 2001, From 1901
Back in 1901, an article appeared in the American magazine "Ladies’ Home Journal" entitled ‘What Will Happen in the Next Hundred Years.’ It laid out the predictions of civil engineer John Elfreth Watkins Jr. and some other leading minds of the time for the way the world would look 100 years fr...
Now that Charles is officially King, he is rumored to have some big changes in store both for his coronation and for the rest of the Royal Family, but England may not be ready for it.
Bruce Lee is the most iconic martial arts star of all time, and his untimely passing has stumped fans and experts alike for decades. Recently, however, one Lee expert put forward a theory that may finally solve the puzzle.
The Truth About Why Brendan Fraser Vanished From Hollywood For Years
Until his recent Oscar-winning turn in "The Whale," Brendan Fraser was out of the limelight for a long time, but in early 2018 he gave an interview about the real explanation. And no one expected it to be as crushing as it was.
From Mark Hamill and Natalie Portman to former child star Jake Lloyd, the cast of the 'Star Wars' films have had some wild ups and downs in the years since they starred in the beloved sci-fi franchise.
From The Wolfpack to Man on Wire, these astonishing documentaries upended audiences' expectations by being truly stranger than fiction.
From it's little-discussed origins to the nitty gritty about getting dozens of giant balloons show-ready, there's a lot behind the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade that goes right over most people's heads.
Victorian England may have seemed pristine while we learned about it in school, but there was a grimy side that the books didn't cover. From toxic fog to disturbing medical practices, living in that time period was probably a nightmare for many average folks.
Victorian England may have seemed pristine while we learned about it in school, but there was a grimy side that the books didn't cover.
A blue-collar civilian worker named Julio DeCastro’s bold actions after the attack on Pearl Harbor saved many lives, and his story is finally being told.
The Lincoln Memorial is world-famous, but don't take that to mean the monument doesn’t contain a strange piece of the past cleverly concealed within its design.
After Queen Elizabeth's passing, people are remembering her fascinating, groundbreaking life, and these rare photos of her majesty over the decades prove that she was truly one of a kind.
William Sidis reportedly had an IQ as high as 300 and enrolled at Harvard when he was just 11 years old. And given that he was smarter than Einstein, it's odd that we didn't hear his story until now.
The Purple Heart is one of the greatest honors that a grateful American nation can bestow upon those who’ve passed away or suffered wounds while in the country’s armed forces. These are the ten Americans who’ve won the most Purple Hearts while serving their country.
Here are the ten Americans who’ve won the most Purple Hearts while serving their country.
In 1970, the iconic daredevil Evel Knievel prepared to perform a risky stunt that many said was going too far. But despite the massive audience being packed with fans, there were also people in the audience that not only wanted the daredevil to fail, but would go to certain lengths to make sure he did not succeed.
Evel Knievel was clearly fearless, but that almost got him into huge trouble with the Hells Angels.
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