Jane Alexander

Groomsmen, and the "best man," served a dark purpose in ancient weddings—and tragically, sometimes still today. Here's the upsetting truth about the history of groomsmen.

One of the most recognizable Viking images may not be as historically accurate as many people assume.

From Blondie hits to Joni Mitchell classics, these songs address stalkers, nuclear war, and heartbreak under the cover of upbeat rock and roll.

From The Beatles to Oasis, these bands experienced a lot of drama behind the scenes while recording some of their most famous albums.

Dalmatians became firehouse icons long before modern fire trucks existed. Here’s how the spotted dogs earned their place beside firefighters.

A proposed Ohio bill could name the Loveland Frogman the state’s official cryptid. Here’s how the four-foot amphibious legend grew from local sighting to cultural icon.

From the accidental discovery of penicillin to the wrong turn that helped spark World War I, explore four remarkable coincidences that changed the course of history.

From Amelia Earhart to D.B. Cooper, many theories surround these long-standing aviation mysteries, without any conclusions made.