Benjamin Banneker (1731–1806) was a self-taught African American astronomer, mathematician, surveyor, almanac author, and farmer. He is best known for his work in surveying the boundaries of Washington, D.C., and for publishing a series of almanacs that i...

Centuries before we had American Sign Language, Native sign languages, broadly known as “Hand Talk,” were thriving across North America. Hand Talk would be influential in the formation of American Sign Language. But it has largely been written out of hist...

Michael Jackson wasn’t just an entertainer—he was a phenomenon. His talent, vision, and dedication made him the most awarded and recognized artist in history. But while most people know about his chart-topping hits and iconic performances, very few know t...

Almost Forty years ago, Michael Jackson took the stage and made an indelible impact on pop culture with his solo performance on Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever, a televised celebration of the famous label’s creation.

Two towns in Massachusetts are fundamental to American history, but where the official first shot of the American Revolution happened has been debated for centuries. WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports.

Two actors will portray Paul Revere Friday night as they recreate his ride when he warned Sons of Liberty leaders that the British were coming. WBZ-TV's Mike Sullivan reports.

Buffalo Bill, born William Frederick Cody in 1846, became a legendary figure of the Wild West, not as a gunman or outlaw, but as the creator of its mythos. A buffalo hunter, army scout, and performer, he earned fame for his Wild West shows, which dramatiz...

Juno is the queen of the gods in Roman mythology, equivalent to the Greek goddess Hera. She is the wife and sister of Jupiter (Zeus in Greek mythology) and is revered as the goddess of marriage, childbirth, and the protection of women.

Nearly four decades after taking a "break," the Swedish pop group ABBA is back with a new album, "Voyage."

In Hollywood's Golden Age, hand-painted backdrops played a vital role in the magic of movies, creating cities, sunsets, or any other setting a director could imagine. These massive artworks were some of the largest paintings ever created, by artists whose...

A compilation of never-before-released recordings by country music legend Patsy Cline includes two original recordings found after 30 years in a box in a basement.

These mythological creatures are the cream of the Greek crop. Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the most iconic beasts and beings from Greek myths. Our countdown of creatures from Greek mythology includes Nemean Lion, Griff...

The Seven Princes of Hell (Lucifer, Leviathan, Azazel, Asmodeus, Belfegor, Mammon, Beelzebub) are powerful figures rooted in demonology and ancient lore, each representing one of the deadly sins that plague humanity.

Dante’s Inferno, the first part of his epic masterpiece The Divine Comedy, leads readers on a dark and mesmerizing journey through the Nine Circles of Hell. Written in the early 14th century, this vivid and haunting allegory explores the consequences of s...

Step into a world of magic, mystery, and ancient legend with Tales from English Folklore, the enchanting new series from English Heritage. Each episode brings to life the myths and stories that have shaped England’s history and culture for centuries — fro...