Coco Chanel
With her trademark suits and little black dresses, fashion designer Coco Chanel created timeless designs that are still popular today.
With her trademark suits and little black dresses, fashion designer Coco Chanel created timeless designs that are still popular today.
Painter and muralist Diego Rivera sought to make art that reflected the lives of the working class and native peoples of Mexico.
A highly popular film actress in the 1950s, Grace Kelly starred in movies such as Dial M for Murder and To Catch a Thief. She married Prince Rainier III of Monaco.
Ashley Graham is one of the most recognized plus-sized American models in the industry, gracing the covers of major fashion magazines.
Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Taylor Swift made a splash in the country music world in 2006 and has gone on to become one of the top acts in popular music.
Supermodel Heidi Klum has served as host and judge of 'Project Runway' as well as a judge on 'America's Got Talent.'
A talented singer, comedian and actor, Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx has proved to be a triple threat in the entertainment industry.
Swedish web-based comedian PewDiePie (Felix Kjellberg) is popular for his "Let's Play" YouTube commentaries.
Dwayne Johnson first rose to fame as "The Rock," a popular wrestling personality. He then became a box-office star, appearing in films including 'The Scorpion King,' 'Hercules' and 'The Fast and the Furious' franchise.
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The reporter and commentator hosted the series from 1994-1999.
The royal couple's love story had a romantic beginning but their relationship was rattled by her early ascension to the throne five years into their marriage.
A talent for harmonizing carried the "Stayin' Alive" singers from the streets of Manchester, England, to the doorstep of fame in Australia.
The 'Dirty Dancing' star overcame bullying, abuse and medical setbacks before charming his way into America’s hearts.
Led by Senator Joseph McCarthy, these stars were accused of being a member of the Communist Party or sympathetic to foreign powers during the Cold War.
The musicians eventually rallied around the flamboyant frontman to form one of the most innovative and successful rock bands of the 1970s.
The Fab Four were just a group of music-loving teens from Liverpool before becoming cultural and musical icons.
The irreverent and outrageous 'Dolemite' performer left a lasting legacy on the worlds of music, comedy and film.
The American political family has been devoted to civil service for more than a century.
These black athletes broke barriers, represented their communities and made history with their impressive athletic skills.
The epic romance between the Egyptian Queen and Roman statesman inspired the tragic Shakespearian play.
On August 8, 1969, photographer Iain Macmillan captures the Beatles crossing the street outside of their Abbey Road studio. The photo becomes one of music's most iconic album covers.
Explore the many ways in which Latina women have broken gender and cultural barriers.
The 28 month-long trip was the first American expedition to cross west of the Mississippi River.
The media mogul has been so taken by the 'Beloved' author’s work that she’s made it her mission to help spread Morrison’s words and messages.
Author Jeff Guinn reveals how even as a child, Manson showed disturbing signs of becoming a serial killer.
Learn about some of the notable people who survived or perished when the "unsinkable ship" struck an iceberg in April 1912.
The siblings from Ohio successfully launched the first airplane into the skies in 1903.
These men helped make 007 one of the most famous secret service agents on the big and small screens.
Nine children in a two-bedroom house full of music, grueling work routines and a strict father were the beginnings of one of entertainment’s greatest families.
Though they ended up divorced, Priscilla has continued to call the King of Rock 'n' Roll "the love of my life."
The director had his heart set on becoming a race car driver before a brush with death sent him down a different path to a galaxy far, far away.
The killer's early years featured problematic behavior and hints of the darkness that led to him becoming a serial rapist and murderer.
Many believe the former British king lived an erratic existence due to ongoing, and sometimes undiscovered, health issues.
