Sarah Ng articles

Elliott Smith Sitting Outside On A Patio

Elliott Smith's Shocking Oscar Nomination

Since his tragic death, Elliott Smith has become an indie music legend—but sadly, he was never really cut out for fame.
August 22, 2024 Sarah Ng
Portrait of Frank Hayes

Frank Hayes, The Doomed Jockey

Frank Hayes was an Irish stableman and trainer—but on the fateful day of June 4, 1923, he was a jockey that met a tragic end.
August 21, 2024 Sarah Ng
Satuday Night Fever Film Still

Only '70s Kids Will Remember These Things

In the 1970s, there were no smartphones and the Internet didn't exist, so the way everyone spent their time was wildly different.
August 15, 2024 Sarah Ng
Portrait of Thomas Ince

Thomas Ince Met A Mysterious End

Thomas Ince made over 800 films—but to this day, his death remains one the great Old Hollywood mysteries.
August 9, 2024 Sarah Ng
Rosa Parks Mugshot

The Most Incredible Moments Of The 20th Century

Over the 20th century, there have been incredible moments that changed the world forever—and they truly prove that we've come so far.
August 7, 2024 Sarah Ng
Singin In The Rain Promo Photo

Singin' In The Rain Had A Nightmare Set

Singin’ in the Rain is one of the most beloved films of all time—but behind the scenes, it was every actor’s worst nightmare.
August 6, 2024 Sarah Ng
Portrait of the French Mime Marcel Marceau

The Mime Who Rescued Children During WWII

Though many might recognize Marcel Marceau, the famous French mime artist—few know his harrowing and heroic backstory.
August 2, 2024 Sarah Ng
Portrait Of Pablo Picasso

Pablo Picasso And The Stolen Mona Lisa

In 1911, authorities suspected Pablo Picasso of stealing one of the Louvre’s paintings, The Mona Lisa. But this was entirely a false lead.
August 2, 2024 Sarah Ng
Portrait of Miyoshi Umeki

Miyoshi Umeki Threw Away Her Oscar

Miyoshi Umeki was a trailblazer in Hollywood who became the first Asian actor to bring home an Oscar—but almost 20 years later, she wrecked her trophy and then threw it away.
July 29, 2024 Sarah Ng