15 Things You Should Know About Michelangelo’s ‘Pietà’
Since its creation in 1499, Michelangelo's Pietà has inspired emotion, faith, and imitation through its elegant depiction of the Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ. Yet few know the secrets that are still being uncovered about this centuries-old statue.
2023-06-15 22:00
Where Does the Phrase ‘Hat Trick’ Come From?
The term 'hat trick' is most associated with hockey, but that's not the sport that started it all.
2023-06-15 00:45
Biparjoy: India, Pakistan evacuate thousands ahead of cyclone
Biparjoy - a cyclone over the Arabian Sea - is forecast to make landfall on Thursday evening.
2023-06-14 13:21
12 Fascinating Facts About Juneteenth
Juneteenth has been celebrated since enslaved people in Texas were told about their freedom on June 19, 1865. Here's what you need to know about the holiday.
2023-06-14 02:29
9 Curses for Book Thieves From the Middle Ages and Beyond
In the Middle Ages, stealing a book was more like stealing someone’s car today. Now, we have car alarms; then, they had chains, chests … and curses.
2023-06-12 21:54
Kolkata metro: A British engineer's unrealised India underwater train
Sir Harley Dalrymple-Hays's plan to build an underground rail in Kolkata did not take off because of lack of funds.
2023-06-10 08:27
It's official. We're in a bull market
Wall Street is feeling bullish again.
2023-06-09 05:16
Pedro Pascal's retells his family's immigration story -- and it's harrowing
Pedro Pascal has become one of Hollywood's most popular and beloved figures, but his journey to this point couldn't have been possible without his parents' harrowing journey from their home country of Chile.
2023-06-08 05:51
The complete history of the Denver Nuggets
A deep dive into the complete history of the Denver Nuggets from the ABA's Denver Rockets to today's Denver Nuggets and 2023 NBA Finals!...
2023-06-07 00:56
10 Operatic Facts About Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody”
Nearly a half-century after its release, Queen’s classic “mock opera”—a favorite of Wayne and Garth’s—is still regularly cited as one of the greatest songs ever recorded.
2023-06-05 21:51
25 of the Most Covered Songs in Music History
If there were an award for most covered artists of all time, The Beatles would undoubtedly be a top contender.
2023-06-03 00:52
Bill Cosby faces new sexual assault lawsuit from former Playboy model
Victoria Valentino claims Cosby raped her after giving her and a friend pills in 1969.
2023-06-02 21:18