The 265th pope of the Roman Catholic Church was known for his commitment to academia and his surprise resignation.

After overdosing on OxyContin, Goldin started an advocacy group determined to hold makers of the prescription drug accountable.

These cooks tap into Indigenous culinary traditions to deliver an original form of fine dining.

Here's a look back at the films and events that shaped Fraser's career and ushered his transformation from endearing heartthrob to acclaimed screen veteran.

The writer-director took to filmmaking early on and used it to navigate the uncertain waters of adolescence.

Eighteen years after Janet Leigh personified the terror of 'Psycho,' Curtis showcased her impressive lung power and screen vulnerability in the original 'Halloween.'

The monarch reached many milestones in life before his ascension to the throne at age 73.

The celebrated artist found his muse and champion in his ambitious wife before separate indulgences fueled the turbulence of their later years together.

Juggling numerous royal duties and responsibilities, the Queen still made time for family and hobbies.

After two decades of stalled efforts, the author found his memorable opening and the proper literary voice to deliver the transcendent work based on the Colombian town of his childhood.

The American-born French entertainer and civil rights activist was unabashed by conservative mores of the time and became an international symbol of Black culture.

A mutual attraction ignited during an early career production survived stardom, parenthood, alleged infidelity and tragedy for more than 50 years of marriage.

The baseball great exhibited an optimistic outlook as he sought to beat back the illness that robbed him of his livelihood and threatened his life.

The music and film superstar shook off a cold reception early in his career to become one of the desert city’s most enduring attractions.

The shy singer-guitarist was bullied and often treated as an outcast by peers in rural Mississippi and Memphis.

The rock 'n' roll icon saw acting as the natural next step to his musical career, but soon became disillusioned with the repetitive cookie-cutter roles.

These men and women—from the 19th century to the digital age—knew the best tricks for turning misguided trust into personal gain.

Here’s a look at pioneering queer women in comedy, from Moms Mabley to Lily Tomlin.

Find out what the cast of the hit series has been up to since their days of staking vampires.

Through their unforgettable art and innovations in film, these auteurs stand among the most influential big-screen talents in movie history.

The former first lady spoke publicly about her struggles with prescription pills and alcohol, and founded a rehab center to help others.

The writer used her poetry to fight for justice across racial, social and sexual barriers.

The Harlem-raised trailblazer learned to control her emotions and ride out the hostilities to become one of the sport’s transcendent champions.

The New Yorker used her poetic way with words to amplify injustice in race, gender, sexuality and classism.