Prior to writing 'James and the Giant Peach,' 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,' 'Matilda,' and more, Roald Dahl was a fighter pilot and a spy during World War II.

The rivalry between the actresses encompassed their childhood, careers, love lives, and even the Academy Awards.

Style, hair, music, career arc, personal turmoil — there are many similarities between Amy Winehouse and Ronnie Spector, who was one of Winehouse's musical inspirations.

The Hollywood starlet and jazz singer had a bond that defied the odds during a time of racial prejudice.

Two separate miracles of healing were credited to Mother Teresa after her death, which made it possible for her to be canonized as Saint Teresa.

His heinous crimes and murders sentenced him to life in prison, but after less than three years behind bars, the cold-blooded killer became the victim.

From 'Hello, Dolly!' to the Super Bowl halftime show, Channing had a life well spent during her 97 years.

The Bush’s 73-year-long marriage — the longest for any presidential couple in U.S. history—weathered war, politics and the loss of a child.

The writer made his mark in this artistic movement by breaking boundaries with his poetry and the renaissance's lasting legacy.

Before she became a nationally admired civil rights icon, Rosa Parks' life consisted of ups and downs that included struggles to support her family and taking new paths in activism.

The brother and sister duo each directed several projects that ended up being career-defining roles for these actors.

As Queen Elizabeth II continues her reign as the longest-running monarch, her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren patiently wait to follow her footsteps.

While the tumultuous romance of Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, first ignited in the 1970s, they didn't marry until 2005. For much of that time, the palace considered her unfit for the future king.

The film 'Green Book' is based on a real-life road trip taken by black pianist Donald Shirley and white bouncer Tony Lip and the unlikely friendship that resulted from the journey.

The Rock 'n' roll legend changed the world of music, but he has another important legacy that's less well-known — without his assistance, the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor might not exist.

Decades before Dick Cheney became second-in-command, he made a surprising ascent through the political ranks, with several twists and turns along the way.

Desperate for money, the author penned the classic holiday tale in less than two months only to sell out within a week.

The Queen frontman and rock icon was involved with both men and women but never publicly confirmed his sexuality, a decision that may have been prompted by the period he lived in.

Klara Pözl Hitler was devoted to her son Adolf, and theirs was one of the few close relationships in Hitler's life.

Take a look at her not-so-humble beginnings before she was crowned the People's Princess.

In honor of A&E's Biography special 'David Cassidy: The Last Session,' we take a look at Cassidy and other teen idols who famously battled their inner demons on the world stage.

Here's a look at some of the key players in the British monarchy — and which ones are closest to wearing the crown themselves.

To commemorate Billy Graham's passing, here's a look at some of the leaders who connected with the preacher, and what came of their interactions.

As a precursor to the two-part A&E documentary 'Waco: Madman or Messiah,' premiering on January 28th, we examine cult leader David Koresh, his rules and doctrine, government mistakes and other factors that led to the fatal Waco siege.