Portugal’s wondrous azulejos: Ceramic art touted by a 15th century king, revived and cherished in the 20th century
Mary Austin: The friend who inspired and supported Freddie Mercury, and inherited a portion of his wealth
That time a strange man accepted the Oscar for the Best Supporting Actress in 1937 meant for Alice Brady
The 1913 murder of Mary Phagan in an Atlanta factory led to public outrage, a controversial trial, and lynching
The Alfred Jewel: One of the most dazzling and mysterious treasures from Anglo-Saxon period, found in a field in 17th century