Paint-by-number was a national phenomenon. And then, the paint sets disappeared from the shelves.

Jazz singer Ethel Ennis’s voice wowed audiences and won praise from critics. But when she was faced with the opportunity to become a superstar, Ennis chose a different path.

Serving as special counsel is probably only the third hardest job Robert Mueller has held. His life in public service started when he just 23 years old, as a Marine lieutenant in the Vietnam War.

Anna Jarvis would absolutely hate what Mother's Day has become.

Abolitionist John Brown made a prophecy before he was executed.

People have long been fascinated by the books presidents choose to read. But how much do reading habits actually reveal about a president?

The original manuscript was auctioned off for $2.4 million to an NFL owner, after almost a year of legal wrangling.

Weevils, a voracious beetle found in fields and orchards, were the original target of sarin gas.

Mark Hamill, the actor known for playing Luke Skywalker, shares stories from Star Wars history.

While President Grant had an impressive resume on the battlefield, he was known to be a patsy when it came to helping job hunters. People used to walk right into the White House and ask the president to find them a job.