Fridtjof Nansen Biography: New!
Who2 has a new biography of Norwegian explorer Fridtjof Nansen. Read about his life, his work and his relationships with Roald Amundsen — and with Robert Scott Falcon’s wife!
The Who2 Blog
The Dresses (and Skeletons) of the First Ladies
John Bailey Owen imagines a strange new wing of the Smithsonian.
Spring Comes to Boston (Maybe)
It’s still only April, but things are looking up.
Disney Favorite Annette Funicello is Dead
Annette Funicello, who made her fame on The Mickey Mouse Club television show in the 1950s, has died at the age of 70.
Margaret Thatcher Biography and Photos
The “Iron Lady” — the first female prime minister of the United Kingdom — has died after a stroke.
Breaking Down the ‘Super Mario Bros.’ Movie
Dig into the story of the making of that godawful Super Mario Bros. movie from 1993. We even have Roger Ebert reviewing it on his TV show.
Here’s The Very First Line of Roger Ebert’s Very First Movie Review
He seemed to know what he was doing right from the start.
Roger Ebert Biography: Lovable Movie Critic is Dead at 70
Holy cow. The dean of American movie reviewers has suddenly lost his fight with cancer.
Jay Leno Is Leaving the Tonight Show (Yes, Here We Go Again)
For the second time in four years, Jay Leno says he is leaving The Tonight Show for a younger replacement. Does he mean it this time?
Remembering Jane Henson, Mother of Muppets
She was Jim Henson’s partner in puppetry right from the start.
Picking on Lichtenstein
At London’s Orbital Comics there’s an art show running called Image Duplicator. See how artists rib pop art icon Roy Lichtenstein.
John Connally, the Man Who Was Shot With JFK
Remembering the Texas governor who was sitting right in front of the president when it all went down.
John F. Kennedy Didn’t Quite Sleep Here
Seen in the lobby of a small Ohio hotel: a glimpse of John F. Kennedy’s run for president.
Pete Best and Stuart Sutcliffe: Odd Beatles Out
Meet the two lads who left the band just before John, Paul, George and Ringo hit it big.
Actresses Without Teeth
See some samples from the Tumblr “Actresses Without Teeth.”
J.R.R. Tolkien is Spinning in His Grave (and Coming Up 7-7-7)
The great author labored for 20 years to bring forth the epic tale that could inspire a fancy slot machine.
John O. Brennan Biography: New!
John O. Brennan took the oath of office 9 March 2013 and became the 21st Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. Read more in the Who2 biography.
Garish Photos of a Dozen Famous Weddings
Just-slightly-weird wedding shots of the DiMaggios, the Presleys, the Obamas and more.
Oh, No: Amanda Knox to be Tried Yet Again
Diabolical she-devil or innocent college student? Italian courts want to ask that question all over again.
George Martin Biography: New!
Meet the superproducer for the biggest superband in pop music history.