In this photographic video essay we present a series of unique photos from the first international women to enter a medical college in Philadelphia in the 19th Century to major stars such as Marilyn Monroe in the opening of the TIME-LIFE building in New York in the 1950's and John Lennon and Yoko On...

It was nearly four years ago when CrossFit star Alec Smith publicly came out as gay. In his emotional coming-out video, Smith says he used to “hate himself” for his homosexuality, and could never imagine embracing his attraction to men. But Smith is hiding no longer. He’s open about his life on soc

Italian actor Gina Lollobrigida, who achieved international film stardom during the 1950s and was dubbed 'the most beautiful woman in the world' after the title of one her movies, died in Rome on Monday, her agent said. She was 95. At the height of her fame in the 1950s and 1960s, Lollobrigida, who ...

This animation shows extracts from a graphic biography of Anne Frank. The biography tells the story of Anne Frank's life, and ends with the return of Otto Frank -- who was the only one of the eight people in hiding in the secret annex to survive the Holocaust -- and the publication of Anne's diary a...

This documerntary was produced in 2004 by CBS as part of "Witness", a documentary from CBS news. Origin of AIDS: The Polio Vaccine (CBC 'Witness', 2004) On April 12, 1955 Jonas Salk's polio vaccine was first licensed for public use in the U.S. In the years afterwards 90 million Americans were vac...

"La Vie en Rose" ("life in pink") is the signature song of popular French singer Édith Piaf, written in 1945. It was famously recorded by Louis Armstrong in 1952. Lyric by Édith Piaf and music by Louiguy. Vocals – Tatiana Eva-Marie Violin – Gabe Terracciano Guitar – Vinny Raniolo Rhythm guitar – Cha

That loud, sharp shriek you heard earlier today? That was the sound of gays everywhere freaking out over the announcement that a new Omar Apollo era is imminent! The queer, Latin alt-pop star shared that his sophomore album—officially titled God Said No—will be hitting shelves on June 28, and our b

Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving British monarch in history, has died at the age of 96. Elizabeth was 25 years old when she assumed the throne in 1952 following the death of her father, King George VI. This year marked the queen's platinum jubilee, celebrating 70 years on the throne. During ...

When Christian Schallert isn't cooking, dressing, sleeping or eating, his 24 square meter (258 square feet) apartment looks like an empty cube. To use a piece of furniture, he has to build it. Located in Barcelona's hip Born district, the tiny apartment is a remodeled pigeon loft. Christian says its...

James Dean, who died in a 1955 car crash at the age of 24, is making an unexpected return to the big screen. The cultural icon, known for Rebel Without a Cause and East of Eden, has been posthumously cast in the Vietnam era action-drama Finding Jack. Directed by Anton Ernst and Tati Golykh, the proj