For 69 years, the Soviet Union ruled much of Eastern Europe. Over 15 republics made up this massive communist country. The Soviet Union influenced many events of the twentieth century from World War ...

The 1960s is remembered as a pivotal and tumultuous time in world history. The Cold War and Space Race dominated much of the decade, while the Kennedy assassination, civil rights strife, and the ...

In the 1970s, movie theaters and drive-ins started to dip in popularity when people realized they could stay home and catch something entertaining on television instead. There were dozens of shows ...

Step back in time and prepare to be amazed! We might think we know a lot about our history, but the truth is we’ve only just begun to uncover the mysteries of the past. From ancient ruins to forgotten ...

Country music star Patsy Cline is not only a renowned singer, but she was also a pioneer for female music artists. The talented high school dropout taught herself to play piano at a young age and ...

There’s an odd duality to the ’60s that stands out to a greater degree than any other decade of the last century. On the one hand, it’s odd to describe the decade as a happy time due to the tumult ...

Around the world, the 1940s were some revolutionary and history-making years. Not only did the divisive Second World War occur during some of these years, shaping the course of the world, but society ...

The Buckingham Palace first became the English monarch’s primary residence back in 1837, when Queen Victoria renovated the massive estate. The palace is once again undergoing re-servicing to its East ...

Since humans discovered the power and capability that comes with numbers, we have lived in societies that enable us to live and flourish as a species. Yet, some people weren’t content just surviving ...

Given its fundamental significance to the country, it’s not uncommon for Americans to romanticize their nation’s colonial era. That’s not just because the period’s major events led up to an ...

Modern-day Las Vegas is a tourism behemoth, known for its lavish shows, multibillion dollar projects, and larger-than-life spectacle. The Las Vegas of the 1950s was still emerging as a betting mecca.

The 80s should be remembered fondly for much of its fashions, but let us not forget the outlandish trends best left forgotten. While we are reliving the nostalgia of the days of Flash Dance shoulder ...