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These legendary directors never received a single Oscar nomination, but their influence still looms over cinema today.
More history could be made at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards on February 1, 2026. We’re looking back at trailblazing, history-making wins of the biggest night in music.
From The Beatles to Led Zeppelin, music history proves that the best songs are not perfect.
These locations might not be as popular as others, but that doesn’t mean they’re any less worthy of visiting.
From corsets and foot binding to urine mouthwash and nightshade eyedrops, people went to great lengths to achieve what they considered beauty.
These historic winter storms brought extreme snow, ice, and freezing cold temperatures, resulting in record death tolls and widespread disruption across the United States.
These locations across the globe deliver unique experiences, from the Human Library to the Sourdough Library and more.
Ahead of the 2026 Academy Awards, we’re looking back at some of the most egregious snubs, including ‘Psycho,’ ‘Taxi Driver,’ and more.
From “dude” to “legit,” these terms and sayings date back much farther than you might realize.
A 2025 winner lands the No. 1 spot in the list of the longest speeches in Oscars history.
Have you seen all seven before? These strange punctuation marks once served a purpose, and can again!
Check out these surprising facts about the Golden Globes, from tiny winners to heavy trophies, that have shaped Hollywood history.
In case you aren’t caught up with the latest—or most classic—online lingo, here are 20 internet acronyms explained.
Martin Luther King Jr., the Atlanta native who became one of the most important figures in the civil rights movement, helped unite a divided nation.
The world wouldn’t be the same without these events.
They might not make sense now, but these laws were created out of necessity.
While you might not be able to imagine life without one of these products, others are blasts from the past.
They don’t call them “Man’s Best Friend” for nothing. These six fiercely loyal dogs proved they’d do anything for their animal companion.
These famous figures in film, TV, sports, and music are celebrating milestone birthdays this year.
“Don’t duel” is a given. Here are few other pearls of wisdom from one of America’s most familiar Founding Fathers.
Once designed to teach, preach, or persuade, these familiar board games now mask the strange historical forces that informed their conception.