Europe saw no shortage of bloody conflicts in the 19th century, and one of the most important was the clash of empires in Crimea.

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From vegetarian McNuggets to fast food pasta, you may remember these discontinued items from McDonald's history.
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‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ has landed on plenty of banned books lists before. Author Margaret Atwood wants to keep other books off them.
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When Judy Garland received an Oscar nomination for her performance in 1954's 'A Star Is Born,' she was widely expected to go home with the gold. Instead, she went home with a baby.
The Propstore is hosting its largest-ever entertainment memorabilia auction this month, featuring props from classic '80s movies like 'Top Gun,' 'The Terminator,' and more.
From famous directors to spawning one unforgettable Christmas album, HBO’s 'Tales from the Crypt' had it all.
UPS trucks do have passenger doors, but you almost never see them closed—for a good reason.
Several sets of Rubbermaid food storage containers are now on sale on Amazon for up to 32 percent off.
Arendt fled Nazi Germany and became one of the most vocal political philosophers of the 20th century.
Here are 20 fast facts you might not have known about Stephen Spielberg's 1993 blockbuster.
In 1993, the musician decided to protest his restrictive record contract by making his name unpronounceable.
Ever wonder why we’ve never seen Ginger? Or why Bob talks to his food? Just ask the show's most dedicated viewers, who have concocted these 10 fascinating fan theories.
What exactly is Interpol? What can it do? What are its limits? Can it really connect police forces from around the world? Here’s one clue: It’s not actually a law enforcement agency.
More companies are opting for a three-day weekend. A new UK study will look to see if it's time for more of us to clock out early.