Biography: Historical and Celebrity Profiles

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Pope Francis’ Sister Prayed He Wouldn’t Be Pope. He Responded With a Joke

Jorge Mario Bergoglio was the eldest of five children.

By Emily Burack

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Pope Francis and Pope Benedict’s Hidden Rivalry Could Shape the Next Papal Era

Pope Benedict and Pope Francis had markedly different ideologies when it came to leading the Catholic Church.

By Colin Bertram

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Why Pope Benedict XVI Resigned

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The True Story of Paul Revere’s Ride

By Michael Natale

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How Liv Tyler Discovered Her Dad Was Steven Tyler

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The Best Levi’s From Beyoncé’s New Campaign

Biography.com’s Ultimate William Shakespeare Study Guide

Everything you need to know about the world’s most famous playwright, including how his life influenced his work and how his legacy lives on today

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Notable Now

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Pope Francis

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John Cena

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Timothy McVeigh

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Michael B. Jordan

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Notorious Figures and Acts

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What One Expert Thinks We Can Expect at the Menendez Brothers’ Resentencing Hearing

Lyle and Erik Menendez will make their case in court Thursday and Friday.

By Tyler Piccotti

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Why the Menendez Brothers Killed Their Parents

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Where Are Ruby Franke’s Kids and Ex-Husband Now?

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How Accurate Is ‘Happy Face’?

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Melissa Moore, the Happy Face Killer’s Kid, Now

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Yolanda Saldívar’s Deadly Obsession With Selena

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Frank Costello and Vito Genovese’s Bitter Rivalry

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

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The Story of Gypsy-Rose Blanchard and Her Mother

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15 Notorious Serial Killers in History

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The 15 Best True Crime Podcasts

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Chilling Facts About ‘The Amityville Horror’ House

Ted Bundy

How Ted Bundy Helped Catch the Green River Killer

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Culture

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20 Shakespeare Quotes

By Kimberly Manning and Brad Witter

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See The Real-Life Heroes Depicted in ‘Apollo 13'

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YouTube Star Piper Rockelle’s Scandal, Explained

By Tyler Piccotti

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The 15 Best Book-to-Movies in 2025

People You Should Know

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Charlie Chaplin, Orson Welles, and 15 More Artists Ensnared by the Hollywood Blacklist

After these actors, musicians, and writers were accused of having Communist ties, their careers took a hit.

By Catherine Caruso and Eudie Pak

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51 Inspiring Famous Women in History

By Janaya Wecker and Catherine Caruso

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22 Famous Scientists You Should Know

By Tyler Piccotti

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11 Notable Artists from the Harlem Renaissance

By Tyler Piccotti

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10 Famous Explorers Who Connected the World

By Caroline Redmond

Connections

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What to Know About Elon Musk’s Children

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Inside Nick and Aaron Carter’s Bitter Feud

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How Madonna and Elton John Ended Their Feud

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Who Is Jutta Leerdam, Jake Paul’s Fiancée?

Musicians

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Why Did Jelly Roll Drop Out of Opry 100?

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Taylor Swift Teases Reputation Taylor’s Version

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See Dolly Parton’s Iconic Oscars Performance

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2025 Grammy Nominations in the Major Categories

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There Are Kindles on Sale on Amazon Right Now

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LeBron James to Get a Doll in a New Barbie Line

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Shop Aimee Lou Wood’s Frizz-Free Hair Crème

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The “Harry Potter” Book Bundle Is 79% Off Now