Died January 2002

When Peggy Lee was discovered by Benny Goodman in 1941, it was the beginning of a beautiful – and six-decade-long – career.

On the anniversary of Dave Thomas’s death, we bring you 10 facts about his life and his famous burger chain.

Juan Garcia Esquivel, who would have celebrated his 93rd birthday today, took lounge music to its space-age extreme. We look back on his life and the unique sounds he created…

Astrid Lindgren wrote dozens of books during her career, but she’s best remembered for giving the world Pippi Longstocking…