The Colosseum is a singularly unique piece of architecture: An ancient amphitheater in the city center of Rome that dates back over 2,000 years. In its long and varied history, the Colosseum hosted ...

The 1960s witnessed a plethora of unforgettable tunes that catapulted these artists to instant fame, only to fade into the annals of music history shortly thereafter. From soulful ballads to catchy ...

In once-lush wetlands some 200,000 years ago, it is believed that the species Homo sapiens originated. Considered to be modern-day humans, Homo sapiens evolved from their Neanderthal ancestors and the ...

New York City might be one of America’s dream cities today, but in the 1970s it was a very different place. Before Wall Street came in and took over, landlords burned down their buildings to grab ...

One of the most famous families in American history has also suffered some of the worst scandals and tragedies imaginable. The Kennedy family might be American royalty, but with fame and fortune comes ...

Kate Middleton gave birth to her three children at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, but would you believe that bearing a royal in a hospital is a fairly new concept? The first direct heir to the throne ...

The 80s should be remembered fondly for much of its fashions, but let us not forget the outlandish trends best left forgotten. While we are reliving the nostalgia of the days of Flash Dance shoulder ...

The 1980s was a time of floppy discs, jelly shoes, fax machines, and other items some people probably won’t remember. That being said, others might know more than they think! How well do you remember ...

Modern-day Las Vegas is a tourism behemoth, known for its lavish shows, multibillion dollar projects, and larger-than-life spectacle. The Las Vegas of the 1950s was still emerging as a betting mecca.

The Buckingham Palace first became the English monarch’s primary residence back in 1837, when Queen Victoria renovated the massive estate. The palace is once again undergoing re-servicing to its East ...

The last few years may have felt like a blur, but every now and then, something reminds us that time seems to move a little slower in some places. All of these people slowed down long enough to notice ...

When we think of hidden treasure, we often imagine pirates following the “X” on a map. As it turns out, one New York gangster really did manage to hide his enormous wealth below ground. Even wilder is ...