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Four photos in a collage: young Bob Dylan playing the guitar, older Bob Dylan playing the piano, young Ringo Starr playing the drums, and older Ringo Starr giving a peace sign.

The Oldest Rock N’ Roll Icons Who Are Still Alive in 2023

Person standing in front of the painting "The Pioneer" looking up at it.

Investigation of a Masterpiece Reveals Incredible Secret Hidden for 100 Years

An illustrations of ancient Egyptians preparing for mummification beside a close up view of a mummy's head.

New Understanding of Ancient Egyptians Practically Puts Researchers in the Embalming Room

Four men holding Oscar statuettes

Facts About the First Academy Awards That Prove How Different It Was From Today’s Ceremonies

St. Peter's Square at the Vatican and Shirley Temple

The Wild Rumor That Led the Vatican to Investigate Shirley Temple

Still of Jack Nicholson in 'The Shining'

Why Jack Nicholson Insisted on Writing This One ‘The Shining’ Scene

Sheryl Crow smiling, Missy Elliott in a purple shirt, and George Michael in a black shirt in front of a sheet music background.

Most Anticipated 2023 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees

A painting of a court jester playing a string instrument beside a drunken warrior

A Medieval Jester Had to Laugh in the Face of Danger

Headshots of Sarah Michelle Gellar and Dolly Parton side by side

Dolly Parton Has a Secret Connection to ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’

Side by side images of Mulan in the 2020 film and the real like Hua Mulan

Who Was Mulan? The History of China’s ‘Woman Warrior’

Getting Mouthy With Warner Bros. Changed Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ Life

Colin Farrell as Alexander riding on a large black horse as it rears.

No One Believed Alexander the Great’s Horse Could Be Tamed – He Proved Them Wrong