Editorial

Matthew Garber is best known for his role in 1964’s Mary Poppins—but few know that the adorable child actor met a tragic end.

Nikola Tesla has been called “The Man Who Invented the Twentieth Century” for his pioneering work with electricity, but let’s be honest: The number one thing most people know him for is the Tesla coil—and with good reason. The man knew how to show off.

The Year Without A Summer produced famine, riots, epidemics—and some of the most remarkable works of art of the 18th century.

Frank Hayes was an Irish stableman and trainer—but on the fateful day of June 4, 1923, he was a jockey that met a tragic end.

On one fateful summer day in 1967, Rocco Morabito snapped his Pulitzer Prize-winning photo “The Kiss of Life"—but few know the jaw-dropping details.

Forget discus and shotput. From 1912 to 1948, the real clash of the titans didn't take place on a field. It took place at the Olympic art competitions.

Thomas Ince made over 800 films—but to this day, his death remains one the great Old Hollywood mysteries.

Miyoshi Umeki was a trailblazer in Hollywood who became the first Asian actor to bring home an Oscar—but almost 20 years later, she wrecked her trophy and then threw it away.

Even if you haven’t heard of Phil Tippet, you’ve almost definitely seen his work. The Imperial Walkers in The Empire Strikes Back. ED-209 from Robocop. The dinosaurs in Jurassic Park. Before the days of CGI, if you wanted the best visual effects, you went to Phil Tippett.

You let family members and friends know when a major life event happens, be it a marriage, birth, or death...but have you considered telling the bees?

In the 1860s, William H. Mumler became renowned for a bizarre reason: He took photographs of the dead.

A rock is a rock is a rock. But what about when that rock is chalk? Is chalk rock a rock? Let’s talk.