The Old Granary Burying Ground in the Rain
Say hello to Crispus Attucks, John Hancock and Ben Franklin’s parents.
The Who2 Blog
Davy Jones of The Monkees is Dead
Davy Jones, the lead singer of The Monkees, is dead at the age of 66.
David Koresh and the Waco Siege
Federal agents tried to enter the compound of David Koresh and the Branch Davidians on February 28, 1993. A shootout left 10 people dead and began a 51-day siege.
Claymation Classic: The Great Cognito
A World War II classic from the golden era of clay animation.
Movie Ads From 1990s Comic Books, Part II
Yes, another gallery of movie ads from the backs of my comic books from the early 1990s.
The Oscars: Seven Fun Photos and One Slightly Scary One
The winners weren’t the only ones having a good time at the 2012 Oscars, and one grizzled nominee is getting maybe a little too grizzled.
Christopher Plummer is the Oldest Person Ever to Win an Acting Oscar
At age 82, Christopher Plummer has outlasted a mess of famous actors to become The Oldest Winner Ever.
Octavia Spencer Claims the First Acting Oscar of 2012
She played Minny Jackson in The Help, and now she’s an Oscar-winner. Ladies and gentlemen, Octavia Spencer.
Oscar Nominees 2012: The Class Portraits
What do you get when 20 Oscar nominees sit down for quick portraits?
Downton Abbey vs. The X-Files: The Song is Out There
Ever compare the theme music of Downton Abbey and The X-Files?
‘Albert Nobbs’: Did Glenn Close Steal It from Robin Williams?
Shocking but true: Glenn Close’s dream project is a secret remake of the 1999 weepie Bicentennial Man.
Oscar Nominees 2012: The Final Recap
Surely they won’t snub Meryl Streep again, will they? Yes, we think they will.
Black History Month: Mae C. Jemison
Mae Jemison is not exactly a famous name. But she was the first black woman in outer space. Think about how tough you have to be for that.
Oh Dear Lord, Not Shirley MacLaine in ‘Downton Abbey’
Hit show Downton Abbey has been ruined forever by the addition of Shirley MacLaine. And they haven’t even filmed the episodes yet.
Jeremy Lin as a Lad
What was NBA phenom Jeremy Lin like in the Palo Alto years? “Rail-thin” and determined.
Drew Barrymore is Still Only 37 (Photos!)
Drew Barrymore has been acting since 1978 — and she’s not even 40.
Billy Crystal: How Old Do You Have to Be to Remember Him?
He’s a beloved figure if you’re a certain age. So what IS that certain age?
Some Drawings of Some Presidents
I found some drawings of U.S. presidents in the neighborhood. How about a little presidential trivia to go along with them?
Old Photos of John Glenn
From the archives of LIFE magazine, rare photos of John Glenn.
A Tower of Lincoln Books
Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C. is where Abe Lincoln got shot in the head. Their Center for Education and Leadership is now open to the public and features a tower made of books about Lincoln.