The Vietnam War originated as a struggle for independence from French colonial rule but spiraled into a bloody conflict that would span many years as the United States became involved. It was also ...

One of the incredible things about Cher is that regardless of what age you are, you probably recognize the starlet’s name thanks to her decades-long career. Cher was the daughter of a struggling ...

Before the advent of recorded music, songs had a way of travelling the country to the point that most people who ever heard it heard a cover version. Once an original artist’s music became more ...

AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, Johnny Cash, and Nirvana. These are just a few of the rock and roll legends that have been given the honor of being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Whether someone ...

Whenever the words “based on a true story” are at the start of a movie, it’s hard not to get a little suspicious. Most Hollywood movies are going to take some dramatic liberties with historical events ...

In the 19th and early 20th centuries, the people of the United States turned their attention to the western United States. Many saw the West as a place for economic opportunity, freedom, and land ...

While country music has always been a deeply emotional genre, it’s fair to say that when the genre first rose to national popularity under the banner of Hank Williams, Jimmie Rodgers, and their ...

Before the 20th century, ocean travel could be an unpleasant, dangerous, and spartan experience — but with the emergence of luxurious, coal- and oil-powered long-distance ocean liners, traveling the ...

The rumble of a muscle car V8 or the shriek of a high-performance Japanese import. Certain engine sounds are forever etched in our automotive memory. The history of cars is filled with hidden gems, ...

For many brides, their big day means looking and feeling like an absolute movie star. So, why not look to the big screen for some wedding dress inspiration? Throughout history, movies have showcased ...

Since rock and roll first came onto the music scene, it has provided a platform for artists to express themselves in a way that once wasn’t possible. Over the years, common themes have ranged from ...

There is nothing quite like the energy of a band during a live concert. But the drum solos, guitar riffs, incredible vocals, and showmanship have bands such as Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and the ...