Discover the surprising American traditions that began as marketing campaigns, from diamond engagement rings and Rudolph to Cyber Monday, pumpkin spice season, and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
John Churchill, the Duke of Marlborough, was unbeaten in battle, but politics proved to be his undoing.
In 1996, a decade after having his name cleared, Rubin Carter was pulled over—and officers made a ridiculous mistake that threatened everything.
The Dolly Sisters were bona fide stars who had fame and fortune, but when their luck ran out, their downfall was both swift and shattering.
There’s a reason Abigail Masham was described as “instrumental in doing the greatest mischief that a nation can suffer.” This is her wild story.
Courtney Love shot to stardom in the 90s not just for her music, but also for her husband—but the fame that opened so many doors nearly destroyed her life.
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