Nikolas C. articles

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When Roald Dahl died, his children buried him with a series of sentimental items—but one item they included was so bizarre, it’s unforgettable.

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At a time when men dominated the skies, Amelia Earhart refused to let anything stand in the way of fulfilling her dream of flying. But the only thing that could possibly overshadow her achievements was her disappearance.

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Patty Hearst hails from one of America’s wealthiest families—but in 1974, the Symbionese Liberation Army kidnapped her when she was just 19 years old.

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Atahualpa spent his life dominating anyone who stood in his path to power, including his family. But his grand plan of ascendancy didn't account for the arrival of the greedy and bloodthirsty new occupants of the Americas.

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In the mid-7th century, medieval Korea saw the rise of one of its most memorable and beloved rulers: Queen Seondeok. According to the stories, she was incredibly bold, generous, intelligent—and even prophetic.

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Mustafa I’s madness defined his entire legacy—but there’s evidence suggesting that he might not have been as unstable as history claims.

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While in the movies, Butch Cassidy goes out in a blaze of glory—the real outlaw's end was far darker than they ever would have shown on screen.

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From an early point in her life, Inga Arvad consistently found herself the subject of contention, which she would later regret.

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Martha Mansfield tragically died while filming. Preferring to gloss over this tragedy, the studio cut out most of her footage.



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