Steven Soderbergh is 50
The director of Solaris, Out of Sight and Traffic says he’s retiring.
Biographies
Photos of Queen Elizabeth With 12 U.S. Presidents
She’s zipped through an even dozen presidents during her 60 years on the throne.
Rock Stars, Then and Now
They’ve all held up in their own special way — some more special than others, of course.
Happy Birthday, Millard Fillmore!
Millard Fillmore was born 7 January 1800 in Cayuga County, New York. Happy birthday, Millard! His presidency isn’t memorable, but his final words are.
Pete Souza’s Favorite White House Photos of 2012
The ace White House photographer releases his favorite shots of Barack Obama and family.
Lucretia Mott: 220 Awesome Years
Born on January 3rd of 1793, Lucretia Mott changed the course of history for women, slaves and all Americans.
Is Apollo Robbins the World’s Greatest Pickpocket?
Meet the man who stole the badge right off a Secret Service agent.
Yoko Ono Didn’t Break Up the Beatles, Says Yoko Ono
…and if she just keeps saying it, maybe it will become true!
The Big Big Birthdays of 2013
From Archimedes to Xuxa (and Jesse Owens too), some very famous people celebrate landmark birthdays this year.
Happy New Year from Who2
Ringing in the new year with a Civil War hero.