Jason Serafino

‘It’s a Wonderful Life,’ Frank Capra’s Christmas classic, was destined to be forgotten ... until a clerical error turned it into a holiday tradition.

From meticulous artistry to pure dumb luck, the origins of horror movie masks are as interesting as the films themselves.

One of the most famous photographs of the 20th century gave people hope during the Great Depression.

Arundhati Roy’s 1997 novel was a groundbreaking bestseller that solidified her as an important voice on the global stage. Here’s what you should know.

The Stone Age timeline encompasses a huge chunk of prehistory—and life wasn’t only about hunting and gathering.

One Founding Father thought we were celebrating on the wrong day, but that hasn’t stopped Americans from pulling out all the stops on July 4.

Unwilling to leave his ill wife's side during a presidential campaign, William McKinley decided to run for president from his front porch.

Father’s Day didn't always have the public support it deserved. Here are 12 facts you might not have known about this popular holiday.