A gentleman to some and a menace to others, John Dillinger put America in a frenzy with a spree that led to the formation of the FBI itself—until his luck ran out.
Field Marshal Bernard Law “Monty” Montgomery was instrumental in defeating the Axis forces during WWII. His strategic brilliance, however, was second only to his massive ego and total lack of tact. More people need to know about Bernard “Monty” Montgomery, the man who Winston Churchill himself described as, “In defeat, unbeatable; in victory, unbearable”.
Imagine a world where burly Norse warriors discover a new continent—and then just... walk away. Wild, right? Get ready for a story into why the Vikings pulled the ultimate “not interested” move on North America. But first, an introduction.
Despite tearing apart their wealth and social standing nearly a century ago, the name Astor is still familiar in Western culture. The Astors marked not just New York, but maps across the globe with their legacy. However, this family holds a dark and twisted past, full of feuds, secrets, and scandals. Let’s find out how The Astors became one of America’s richest families—and how they threw it all away.
Eleanor of Castile was a spunky 13th century Queen of England who was as hated as she was headstrong. Known contemporarily to some as the Shadow Queen, her life was a dramatic one—full of war and conflict—but also of wealth and true love.
Millions fought in WWII, but there was only one Jack Churchill. What did he do? What didn’t he do?
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Queen Marie of France may have looked prim and proper, but the truth is, her “nice” reputation hid a chilling dark streak.
Dustin Hoffman’s aunt told him that he was not good-looking enough to be in movies, so he spent his life proving her wrong. But in the third act of his career, stunning allegations came out that threatened to derail everything he’d built.
Haing S. Ngor was the first Asian actor to win an Academy award for a debut performance—but his success followed close on the heels of unspeakable tragedy.
The Gilded Age was nothing without socialite Alva Vanderbilt—but the entire time, she was hiding the most tarnished secret of all.
Queen Tamar of Georgia's exquisite beauty made jaws drop—but no one realized that Tamar's elegant face hid a twisted mind.
Few things shape the human experience as much as our emotions. Even our perception of what is and isn't real can be altered by how we feel. Is jumping out of an airplane frightening or...
We may be standing on the shoulders of giants—and, if some legends are believed, that phrase might be shockingly literal.
Alcatraz was only in operation for less than 30 years, but in that time it gained the reputation as one of the most notorious prisons in American history.
The history of Mexico City stretches back almost two centuries before the Spanish ever set foot in the Americas. Rather, the Spanish built their capital on top of the ashes of one of the most beautiful and unique cities in history: Tenochtitlan.
Archaeologists in the Peruvian Andes have unveiled Peñico, an ancient lost city that was a thriving cultural and trading center 3,500 years ago.
Correction Notice: This article originally stated that California had the sixth largest economy in the world. Corrected to fourth largest."The mornings along the coast where the fog and mist meet with the salty spray of...
The Bermuda Triangle has claimed countless victims, and has kept its secrets beneath violent waters for centuries—but new evidence finally gives a possible explanation for these ancient mysteries.
The James Webb Space Telescope looks like some weird, honeycomb, spaceship...thing. What gives? Well, this brilliant machine has a few tricks up its sleeve.
The tragic loss of the Rainbow Warrior caused unbelievable grief, shameless lies, and a maelstrom of political intrigue so terrible—it's unforgettable.
Organized crime refers to groups of criminals who create a structured chain of command where each member has a role and contributes to the overall strategic goals of the syndicate. Examples include the Mafia, the...
“History isn’t just the story of bad people doing bad things. It’s quite as much a story of people trying to do good things. But somehow, something goes wrong.” —C.S. LewisThere are certain events which...
The Mayans were one of the most awe-inspiring civilizations on Earth… until a mysterious calamity destroyed their way of life.
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