Before the advent of recorded music, songs had a way of travelling the country to the point that most people who ever heard it heard a cover version. Once an original artist’s music became more ...

One of the incredible things about Cher is that regardless of what age you are, you probably recognize the starlet’s name thanks to her decades-long career. Cher was the daughter of a struggling ...

The rumble of a muscle car V8 or the shriek of a high-performance Japanese import. Certain engine sounds are forever etched in our automotive memory. The history of cars is filled with hidden gems, ...

When a landmark looks like nothing most people have ever seen before, it can mean wildly different things depending on who’s beholding it. For tourists, it’s a sight that they have to see up close and ...

Arguably the best era of television took place during the 1970s. Shows like All in the Family, M*A*S*H, CHiPs, and more debuted and eventually proved to be all-time classics. From some police and ...

While country music has always been a deeply emotional genre, it’s fair to say that when the genre first rose to national popularity under the banner of Hank Williams, Jimmie Rodgers, and their ...

Before the 20th century, ocean travel could be an unpleasant, dangerous, and spartan experience — but with the emergence of luxurious, coal- and oil-powered long-distance ocean liners, traveling the ...

There is nothing quite like the energy of a band during a live concert. But the drum solos, guitar riffs, incredible vocals, and showmanship have bands such as Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and the ...

When it comes to fashion, the 1950s reflected a return to normalcy after the chaos of World War II. The bulky, utilitarian styles of the war years gave way to tailored suits, hourglass silhouettes, ...

The Miss America pageant is known for beautiful women, amazing talents, and stunning gowns. Since beginning in 1921, the competition has evolved, along with the wardrobe choices of the beauty queens.

New laser technology has revealed much more than an ancient Mayan city. There are ruins in northern Guatemala in what used to be Tikal, with discoveries that continue to surprise archaeologists and ...

Since rock and roll first came onto the music scene, it has provided a platform for artists to express themselves in a way that once wasn’t possible. Over the years, common themes have ranged from ...