Martha Mansfield is largely forgotten in all but dedicated silent film circles, but her quick rise to stardom and tragic death make hers a story worth remembering.

A brief biography of film's most-seen performer.

The origins of the twisted tribute. Pop culture references abound that describe the practice of drinking champagne from a woman's shoe. Where does this idea come from? Who did it first, and why? Hint: it's not the story you'll read on Wikipedia.

Baseball was invented long before the hot dog. So what were people eating at games in baseball's early days?

Trailer for upcoming podcast Historical Outbursts, launching this May.