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”.
Meg Ryan has been a Hollywood fixture for the better part of four decades. Best known for rom-com romps such as Sleepless in Seattle and You’ve Got Mail, the actress’s off-screen life has been equally romance and comedy-filled....
The House of Tudor had more than its fair share of scandalous figures, from Henry VIII’s many marriages to the intrigue and plots of the court of Elizabeth I. But few remember the twisted tale of Mary Tudor—the English princess who briefly became Queen of France. From her secret marriage to her bitter rivalry with Anne Boleyn, Mary packed a lot into her short life.
Francis I of France is inevitably compared to Henry VIII. Both kings had big personalities, big love affairs, and big scandals that rocked the face of Europe. But there’s a lot more to Francis than just the similarities to the Tudor counterpart. From his unlikely ascension to the throne to his brutal defeats and torturous later years, Francis did not languish in his neighbor's shadow.
Everyone knows Buzz Aldrin as the second man on the Moon. An accomplished student and a decorated air pilot, Aldrin arrived at NASA with impressive credentials but still ended up playing second fiddle. And after leaving NASA, the astronaut fell on some dark times that may have had foreshadowing earlier in life…
Princess Anne is one of the most powerful people in the world, and yet so few people know her dark, twisted history. From kidnapping attempts to bizarre family affairs, let’s just say Princess Anne is not your mother’s royal.
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Ulysses Grant was settling into post-presidential life when he came face to face with financial ruin.
Explore 25 shocking accidents that changed major companies forever, from Tylenol and Boeing to Samsung, BP, Exxon, Ford, and more.
By the time child star Jackie Coogan re-emerged to play Uncle Fester on The Addams Family, he was hiding a ruinous secret.
Charles Harrelson was a better hitman than he was a father—but that didn't stop his son Woodrow from making a name for himself.
Giulia Farnese was the most irresistible woman in 15th century Rome—and no one had more trouble saying no to her than her lover, the pope.
Explore the strange social rules Americans once followed without question, from calling cards and hat etiquette to dating chaperones, mourning clothes, thank-you notes, and the famous ban on wearing white after Labor Day.
Area 51's workers don't drive there. They fly in on a classified US Government airline known only as "Janet."
We may be standing on the shoulders of giants—and, if some legends are believed, that phrase might be shockingly literal.
The world is filled with spectacular, bizarre, and iconic buildings—but these structures often have a surprisingly dark history.
So notorious that its name is synonymous with madness, the history of Bethlem Royal Hospital, or Bedlam, is filled with some of humanity's darkest moments.
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.
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.
Hollywood affairs have kept the gossip mill alive for decades. These stories expose all the dirty details: broken hearts, brutal betrayal, and pure passion.
Some things Americans once did in public without a second thought would raise plenty of eyebrows today. From smoking in hospitals to sharing drinking cups with complete strangers, everyday life followed a very different set of social rules not all that long ago. These forgotten customs show just how much attitudes toward health, safety, manners, and personal freedom have changed over the years.
What happened to these reality stars when the cameras stopped rolling? Just because they weren't on TV anymore doesn’t mean they stopped causing drama.
Here are some familiar child stars from the past. Where are they now? Are they thriving adult actors? Or did Hollywood chew them up and spit them back out.
The world is filled with spectacular, bizarre, and iconic buildings—but these structures often have a surprisingly dark history.
"You shall love your neighbor as yourself." It's the Golden Rule. And it's...total bogus. At least, if you ask anyone who's ever built a spite house.
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