While they were over 40 years apart in age, the writer and activist sought comfort, humor and companionship in each other.

Having a friendly relationship with Adolf Hitler, many speculated that the Duke and Duchess of Windsor were involved in a plot to overthrow the British crown during World War II.

Among the known and apparent companions of the artist are several recognizable names, including Leon Trotsky and Georgia O'Keeffe.

Unable to recite his new work on a blindingly bright day, the poet improvised to deliver a memorable moment for the incoming president.

With iconic performances from Santana, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, and more, the 1969 festival changed music history.

Stemming from her own difficult childhood, the British queen and her nine offspring experienced tension and dysfunction from the moment they were born.

The British king insisted he could not undertake his responsibilities without the divorcée as his wife, though evidence also suggests he was not fully invested in serving as monarch.

These recognizable names were part of the largest seaborne invasion in history on June 6, 1944.

After Lee's 'To Kill a Mockingbird' became a best-seller, Capote competed to keep up, eventually putting a wedge between the writers.

The accused killer began living lavishly, only to have the residents of Fall River, including her sister, ice her out.

From the Bronco chase to inside the California courtroom, here are the key moments from the trial of the former NFL running back.

The 39th president and former first lady have been a couple for more than 70 years.

Titanic survivor Elsie Bowerman went on to participate in and witness major historical events; she also got to experience the broader opportunities for women in the 20th century.

The first lady overcame political objections and a lack of funds to embark upon a sweeping restoration of the White House that covered every presidential era and enthralled the country.

The fashion designer aided in undercover missions for Abwehr during World War II.

The personal contents were placed in a box and weren't revealed until more than 100 years after the president's assassination.

The first lady continued to wear the outfit covered in her husband's blood to convey a message and as a way of coping with her own trauma.

Take a look at images of these American world leaders before they lived at the White House.

The unveiling of previously hidden passages in 2018 revealed there was still more to learn about the famed documentarian of Nazi oppression.

Despite JFK's father feuding with the Prime Minister during World War II, the late president idolized and took cues from the British politician.

Research into Leonardo's genealogy traces his family to outside of Italy.

The Prime Minister was rarely spotted without his favorite accessory — a cigar.

The Nobel Prize winner retreated to the Florida island in the 1920s and ultimately discovered a new muse — the city itself.

Many tales have been told about Pocahontas, but not all of them are true.