Unfinished stories tug at our brains. Psychologists even have a name for it—the Zeigarnik effect, the tendency to remember incomplete tasks more than finished ones. When someone vanishes, the plot ...

The origin of the American mob boss hails from Sicily, Italy, during the time of prohibition in the 1920s. During this time, organized crime families began to flourish in major cities such as Chicago ...

There’s something truly special about 1970s pop culture- the funkiness, the wildness and of course all those timeless fads! From pet rocks to disco boogying, there have been some crazy trends ...

Many things defined the 1980s, one of the most important being music. Numerous performers got their start during this time and went on to become some of the greatest musicians in history. Not only did ...

The Medieval period, also called the Middle Ages, spanned from the 5th century through the 15th century. This era became famous for the Bubonic Plague, Crusades, and harsh life. But many peoples’ ...

Ah, the South! Where sweet tea flows like a river and the air is filled with the warmth of kindness and the gentle drawl of Southern sayings. These expressions, passed down through generations, are ...

Before 1970, Hollywood was an entirely different scene. There was a lot of glitz and glamour, but stars were also able to have much more privacy than they have today. During the Golden Age of ...

Tim Conway, a name synonymous with laughter, took the entertainment world by storm with his unique brand of humor. Known for his impeccable timing and ability to make any audience giggle, Tim’s ...

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 ...

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, ...

Considering how large it looms in the history of New York City, it’s probably a little surprising to learn that the infamous Studio 54 nightclub was only in operation for three years between 1977 and ...

There have been some great cars that debuted in the last decade of the 20th century. After all, auto enthusiasts were blessed with some fantastic cars such as the Bugatti EB110, the Mazda RX7 FD, or ...