In the folklore of Plains and First Nations people, the wendigo was once a legendary hunter who turned to cannibalism — and became…
In what was once the Turkish town of Hieropolis, history and aquatic enthusiasts can swim in a pool that's filled with ancient ruins,…
Altamira, cave in northern Spain famous for its magnificent prehistoric paintings and engravings. It is situated 19 miles (30 km) west of the port city of Santander, in Cantabria provincia.…
(1957-) Who Is Gloria Estefan? Singer Gloria Estefan was born September 1, 1957, in Havana, Cuba. As a toddler Estefan fled Cuba with…
Getty Images Isabel Perón delivers a televised presidential address in February 1975. Despite her lower-middle-class background and her fifth-grade education, former nightclub dancer…
(1931-) Jump to: Who Is Rita Moreno? Quick Facts Early Life 'West Side Story' Success Other Achievements and EGOT Status PEGOT Personal Life…
Jump to: Who Is Sonia Sotomayor? Quick Facts Early Life Education Early Legal Career Federal and Appellate Judgeships Supreme Court Nomination Major Rulings…
(1907-1954) Who Was Frida Kahlo? Artist Frida Kahlo was considered one of Mexico's greatest artists who began painting mostly self-portraits after she was…
During the early hours of 31 August 1997, Diana, Princess of Wales, died from injuries sustained earlier that night in a fatal car…
Sultry beauty Gunhild Larking, 20, Sweden’s entry for the high jump, nervously waiting for her turn to compete at the Olympic Games. She…
The First World War broke out in 1914, dragging into the maelstrom the major powers of Europe and beyond. As early as 1915,…
A steam powered tank? I bet it was unbearable inside from the heat and leaking steam. When a flame thrower was developed in…