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55 Must-Watch Movies That Are Based on True Stories

From recent Oscar nominees to classic biopics, these inspired-by-real-life films deserve a spot on your watch list.

By Town & Country Editors
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Get to Know Logan and Jake Paul’s Parents and Fiancées

The social media stars’ family are a big part of Max’s new reality show.

By Adrienne Donica
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Who Is ‘Adolescence’ Star Owen Cooper?

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George Foreman

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Notorious Figures and Acts

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The Bitter Rivalry Between Frank Costello and Vito Genovese

The Mafia bosses’ fight for power inspired the new movie ‘The Alto Knights.’

By Michael Natale
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Why Were There So Many Serial Killers in the ‘70s?

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How Likely Is the Menendez Brothers’ Release?

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Who Killed JFK? You Won’t Believe Us Anyway

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The Accidental Start of the FBI Most Wanted List

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Why the Menendez Brothers Killed Their Parents

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Where Are Ruby Franke’s Kids and Estranged Husband

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The Story of Gypsy-Rose Blanchard and Her Mother

Culture

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7 Facts About Vincent van Gogh

By David Sheward
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Taylor Swift Teases Reputation Taylor’s Version

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How Lewis Hamilton Taught Brad Pitt to Drive F1

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By Josiah Soto
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People You Should Know

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Susie Wiles Joins the Historic Group of Groundbreaking Women in American Politics

The 67-year-old is the first female White House chief of staff.

By Catherine Caruso
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11 Famous Black Inventors Who Changed Your Life

By Adrienne Donica and Brad Witter
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11 Notable Artists from the Harlem Renaissance

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10 Famous Explorers Who Connected the World

By Caroline Redmond
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22 Famous Scientists You Should Know

By Tyler Piccotti

Connections

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Dolly Parton and Carl Dean’s Private Marriage

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President Donald Trump’s Family Tree

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Elvis Presley’s Family Tree

Musicians

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Why Did Jelly Roll Drop Out of Opry 100?

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See Dolly Parton’s Iconic Oscars Performance

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The History of “All I Want for Christmas Is You”

BIO Buys

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Amanda Knox

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Pope Francis

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The Five Families of New York City’s Mafia

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