Is there a scarier movie than the 1980s film The Shining? Directed by Stanley Kubrick and based on the novel by Stephen King, it starred Jack Nicholson in a truly unhinged leading role. As a nail-biting psychological horror, it’s natural for fans to look for clues amongst the film’s rich visual detail. It turns out there’s more to the frightening fun than freaky twins and corridors awash with blood. At least according to some avid followers of the movie and the work of Stanley Kubrick. Read on to find out how the number 42 plays a surreal supporting role at the legendary Overlook Hotel… The nu ..read more

The 1960s was an era of fantastically divergent fashion, iconic entertainment, and some wild swings in musical acts. At the center of all those groovy happenings was a bunch of iconic couples who shaped the cultural landscape while capturing the attention of an entertainment starved world. Here are the faces who fell for each other, shared lives together, and left their mark on the decade. Sadly, none of these relationships withstood the test of time. Our final couple, famous for their time in the ballet, spent years denying a relationship ever existed, leaving behind somewhat of a mystery reg ..read more

While conducting a survey ahead of the installation of water pipes in Rome, archaeologists uncovered the remains of three structures belonging to a 2,000-year-old funerary complex. Of particular interest is the discovery of a statue that many believe resembles the Cowardly Lion from The Wizard of Oz. Excavation warning sign. (Photo Credit: Giovanni Mereghetti / UCG / Universal Images Group / Getty Images) According to Daniela Porro, head of Italy‘s Superintendency of Archaeology, Fine Arts and Landscape, the complex is located in the Appio-Latino neighborhood, a mile south of the Porta Latin ..read more

Although the name Clint Hill may not be immediately recognizable, he has solidified his place in history. On the day of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination, secret service agent Clint Hill bravely jumped on the back of the presidential limousine to shield JFK and Jackie Kennedy from any more bullets. Although Hill will go down in history for his heroic actions on November 22, 1963, he was also close with First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy. Here we take an inside look at what Jackie Kennedy was really like, according to Clint Hill. Hill wasn’t excited about Jackie Kennedy Special Agent Clint ..read more

Photos of iconic figures are available with a couple of clicks. The existence of cameraphones and the like means that, if someone notable is around, chances are they’ll get snapped. It was different back in history, of course, with painted portraits and sculptures revealing those who existed before the modern camera was invented. When photography came about, it changed how we saw well-known people forever. Here are some who were caught on camera during these exciting decades. Frederick Douglass Frederick Douglass told the world about the horrors of slavery, based on first-hand experience. Hail ..read more

She has one of the most famous musical names in the world. Yet Marie Osmond has always been more of her own artist. This is ably demonstrated with the release of Unexpected. As the album title suggests, she’s headed in a whole other direction – namely, an operatic style. Marie Osmond may look like the squeaky clean performer of yesteryear. However, a lot has taken place over her half-century in showbusiness. Read on to find out what happened in the run-up to her latest record. Rise of the Osmonds Born in 1959, Marie was part of the nine-strong family unit that became household names. A string ..read more

Following the Friends reunion special, Potterheads across the world were asking one question: where’s ours?! On January 1, 2022, their wish was granted, as the cast of Harry Potter reunited to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the first film’s release. Here are nine magical facts we learned from watching the special, including exclusive behind-the-scenes information on Emma Watson and Rupert Grint’s iconic kiss in the final film. They couldn’t find the actor to play Harry Potter While it was relatively easy to find the actors to portray Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley in the Sorcerer’s S ..read more

On December 31, 2021, the world lost an absolute treasure. Betty White had the longest career of any woman in television, and as such had some truly iconic moments throughout her life. Here we take a look at some of Betty White’s best moments, and look back on her life with a smile. 1. Improv on point Betty White is known for making both the audience and her costars crack up, especially when she played Rose Nylund on The Golden Girls. In this clip from the episode titled “The Great Herring War,” Betty White’s improv comedy was so funny that she even got her costars to break character as they ..read more

Sylvester Stallone is a multi-talented star, though to some he’s just the guy from Rocky and Rambo. If you aren’t familiar with Sly’s unexpected side, then check out these facts that will open your eyes to a big screen tiger… Sylvester Stallone and the singing priest Father Lefty was an unproduced pilot focusing on a truly unorthodox Catholic priest. This man of the cloth tackled Sinatra songs by day and criminals by night! Certainly an interesting combination – and one that came from producer Sylvester Stallone. ‘Creed’ publicity still (Photo Credit: New Line Cinema, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Mov ..read more

What do Tom Holland and a fly on the wall have in common? They both have a connection to Spider-Man! This year, Marvel’s No Way Home was the top-grossing movie of 2021. Despite Spider-Man being one of the most recognizable superheroes ever, the character was originally almost squashed like a bug before anyone got a chance to meet the teenage superhero. The bizarre origin story of Spider-Man proves that Stan Lee’s spidey senses must have been tingling while brainstorming this new comic book character! Fly on the wall Stan Lee circa 1972. (Photo Credit: Bettmann/ Getty Images) In 1962, writer ..read more