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.
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.
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.
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Heather O’Rourke was the angel-faced child actress who rose to fame as Carol Anne Freeling in Poltergeist. But her breakout role came with a terrible curse.
Little person Jeffrey Hudson was famous as "The Queen's Dwarf," but his exploits and brutal downfall were anything but miniature.
Johnny Cash’s often claimed that he was part Cherokee. However, when his daughter appeared on “Finding Your Roots,” the bizarre truth about his heritage came to light.
Tsar Alexander II of Russia's incredibly scandalous personal life could only be matched by his violent and disturbing end.
Sally Field started her career with a girl-next-door persona on fluffy TV sitcoms—but fate had an even greater plan in store for her.
In 1984, embattled country star Waylon Jennings walked into a room looking for his son—and what he saw shook him to his core.
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.
It seems impossible to believe the world's most powerful waterfalls once dried up and came to a standstill for an entire day.
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.
The plane crash that killed three members of Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1977 was one of rock’s greatest tragedies—but the aftermath was even more jaw-dropping.
Early versions of modern inventions often looked strange, clunky, and risky before they became everyday technology people trusted.
Baby boomer men in the 60s and 70s were apparently willing to try almost anything if someone promised it would make them look younger, smell more masculine or get a little more attention. They bought these products, gave them as gifts and proudly lined them up on bathroom counters. Looking back now, it is hard to believe some of them ever existed. But they did.
Fame isn't always what it seems—and these doomed celebrities are proof. Tragically, wealth and recognition only led them closer to their untimely ends.
Translations are supposed to help people understand one another, but sometimes they do the exact opposite, and the consequences can be far-reaching.
The world is filled with spectacular, bizarre, and iconic buildings—but these structures often have a surprisingly dark history.
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