Melissa Sartore

Jimmy Carter's life spanned more than 100 years, during which his personal and professional accomplishments made him one of the most noteworthy individuals in the world. His post-presidential legacy will further add to his overall place in history, whether it's the Carter Center's work to...

There's no lack of movies about World War Two, but not every movie is based on a true story.

Flying is something that can cause a lot of anxiety, especially if you start to think about all of the things that could go wrong. While flying is generally safe, there are plenty of dangerous aspects to going up in the air in a big piece of metal. And, with so many other people on board, the...

Kevin Costner has had a lot of success in the movie industry, but he's also been at the center of some historic duds along the way.

The wildfires in Southern California in early 2025 caused dozens of deaths and have caused hundreds of billions of dollars in damages. This is just one example of the type of devastation wildfires can bring. Wildfires are not new, nor are they exclusive to one part of the United States - or even...

When wildfires rage, part of fighting them includes dropping gallons and gallons of red liquid from above. This substance has an ominous hue and there's something almost hypnotic about watching it fall from the belly of an aircraft.Videos of this red fire retardant during the southern California...

The Empress on Netflix provides a look at the early life of Empress Elisabeth of Austria. Through six episodes, viewers see the rebellious and spirited young woman who would go on to have a life plagued with tragedy.

Natural disasters happen every day all around the world. Geographic location often determines what kind of natural disaster takes place at a specific

It's one of the most famous prisons in history: the Bastille. As a symbol of tyranny in France, the Bastille was famously stormed and torn down by angry Parisians on July 14, 1789. The Storming of the Bastille signaled the start of the French Revolution but also helped create a fascination with...

John Belushi's death on March 5, 1982, prevented the world from seeing more of of the comedy star on screen. It also highlighted how tragic life under the spotlight can be.Belushi was an original cast member on Saturday Night Live, and he appeared in movies like Animal House, 1941, and The Blues...