From Newt Gingrich and John Kerry to Abraham Lincoln, these men made a name for themselves thanks to their prominence during midterms.

• By Tim Ott
  Oct 11, 2018

With soccer fans revving up for the 21st World Cup, here's a look at 10 players who left an indelible mark on the beautiful game.

• By Tim Ott
  Jun 7, 2018

Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain took his life 23 years ago today. His influential artistry left a lasting impression on music and pop culture. So what’s changed in the generation since his meteoric rise and sudden departure?

• By Tim Ott
  Apr 5, 2018

In honor of Stephen Hawking's passing, here are 7 fascinating facts about the superstar scientist.

• By Tim Ott
  Mar 14, 2018

Nearly four decades after actress Natalie Wood died in what was ruled to be an accidental drowning, investigators are now pointing to her husband, Robert Wagner, as a 'person of interest' in the case.

• By Tim Ott
  Feb 1, 2018

The new Lifetime film, 'Oscar Pistorius: Blade Runner Killer,' attempts to get to the root of the relationship between the once-inspiring sporting hero and the woman he killed on Valentine's Day 2013.

• By Tim Ott
  Nov 10, 2017

In a recent interview with 'GQ,' the Grammy Award-winning performer talked about his perceived shortcomings as a rapper and gave props to his longtime OutKast partner, Big Boi, as the duo's superior lyricist.

• By Tim Ott
  Oct 31, 2017

The carnival-like atmosphere of “Battle of the Sexes” on September 20, 1973, belied the importance of the event for tennis great Billie Jean King and the generations of female athletes that followed.

• By Tim Ott
  Sep 19, 2017

With a full solar eclipse set to take place on August 21, here's a look back at how this celestial phenomenon affected the great American innovator of the Gilded Age.

• By Tim Ott
  Aug 18, 2017

Can Olympic swimming legend Michael Phelps really hold his own in a race with a Great White Shark? We dive deep to find out.

• By Tim Ott
  Jul 18, 2017

We're celebrating Nikola Tesla Day on July 10 with a look at the fascinating life of one of the unheralded geniuses of the modern age.

• By Tim Ott
  Jul 9, 2017

As Luke Hemsworth steps into the role of Wild Bill Hickok on the big screen, we take a look at the dramatic life of the legendary gunslinger.

• By Tim Ott
  Jul 6, 2017

In celebration of our dads this Father's Day, here's a look at some other famous "fathers" and their history making creations.

• By Tim Ott
  Jun 18, 2017

Melania Trump and first son Barron moved into the White House yesterday, Here are six fun facts about the former model turned First Lady.

• By Tim Ott
  Jun 12, 2017

On the anniversary of the reggae superstar's death, we remember a particularly transcendent moment from his remarkable career.

• By Tim Ott
  May 11, 2017

As the documentary 'I Am Heath Ledger' hits theaters today, we take a look at some of the actor's most memorable roles from teen heartthrob to his terrifying portrayal of the Joker.

• By Tim Ott
  May 3, 2017

Today is National Scrabble Day, so be sure to dust off that old set and spell out a tribute to the man who gave us this enduringly popular game.

• By Tim Ott
  Apr 12, 2017

Today basketball superstar and entertainer Shaquille O'Neal turns 45. To celebrate Shaq, here are some fun facts about his super-sized life and career.

• By Tim Ott
  Mar 5, 2017

'Time After Time,' a new sci-fi TV show takes fans on a time-traveling adventure as H.G. Wells pursues Jack the Ripper into modern-day New York City. Might the famous author have actually known the infamous serial killer?

• By Tim Ott
  Mar 3, 2017

Andy Warhol died today in 1987 well before the creation of Facebook, Twitter and all of the rest, but his art and actions foreshadowed the rise of the booming social media industry.

• By Tim Ott
  Feb 22, 2017

Forever in touch with the 11-year-old within, celebrated author Judy Blume, who turns 79 this Sunday, taught us it was ok to be curious about the weird, the unknown and the taboo.

• By Tim Ott
  Feb 10, 2017

Jackie Robinson, who was born today in 1919, is remembered for integrating major league baseball, but he also left behind an equally impressive record as a crusader for African-American rights after his athletic career ended.

• By Tim Ott
  Jan 30, 2017

To celebrate Reggie Jackson's 70th birthday today, here's a look at some fun facts about the Hall of Fame slugger.

• By Tim Ott
  May 17, 2016

In celebration of the baseball legend's 85th birthday, we explore Mays's enduring spirit and his love of the sport despite facing many obstacles.

• By Tim Ott
  May 3, 2016