If rock’n’roll was born in the 1950s, then the 1970s were like its angsty teenage years. Disco, folk, and punk each resembled extremely different children, but the 1970s loved them all equally. Then ...

The JFK assassination, increasing racial tensions, and the Vietnam War all occurred in the 1960s. Despite some very tumultuous and trying times, the decade also kicked off the flower power movement ...

The attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, was devastating and completely unexpected. The day was filled with shock and sadness along with heroic acts and unforeseen consequences that have ...

Coming from modest means, Andrew Jackson grew to become an American soldier, general, statesman, and the seventh president of the United States between 1820 to 1837. Before becoming president, Jackson ...

The Persian Empire covers a series of dynasties centered around modern-day Iran, stretching from the 6th century BC to the 20th century. The first Persian Empire was founded by Cyrus the Great and ...

Ulysses S. Grant was an American soldier, general, politician, and the 18th President of the United States from 1869 to 1877. Prior to serving as president, Grant commanded the Union Army as ...

Although television had been around for some time, the Baby Boomers were the first generation to grow up with a TV set in their homes. For many, television became a staple of their childhood, as a ...

Little did Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr know when they formed in Liverpool in 1960 that they would become one of the most influential bands in history. Starting out ...

The Golden Age of Hollywood is one that will never be forgotten, with the likes of legendary actors James Dean, Elizabeth Taylor, John Wayne, and Grace Kelly – to name a few. Classic Hollywood cinema ...

Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis may have passed away nearly thirty years ago, but she still captivates the masses. From her signature style to the string of heartbreaking events she endured, ...

What defines a great recording studio? Whether it’s a recording studio on wheels, or one in the basement of a German apartment building, or a recording studio in a major landmark, a crucial element is ...

The word hobo doesn’t paint as clear a picture nowadays as it once did. Once upon a time, hoboes were a predominant part of American society. They were such a big deal, in fact, that they created ...