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”.
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.
In 5th-century Europe, nearly everyone in power knew of Attila, and those who were wise hoped to never come face to face with him. With his legions of Huns, Attila became a terror, taking what he wanted and overcoming all who tried to stop him. Despite his legacy of conquest, he was far from the uncivilized barbarian that the Europeans painted him as—but he still capitalized on their fear.
Being a Tsar in Russia is a bloody business—just ask the Romanovs. But even though that Imperial family has gone down in infamy, their ancestor, Emperor Peter III of Russia, met an even crueler fate. Born into immense privilege and then suffering an unbelievably tragic downfall, the story of Peter III is one of the great melodramas in Russian history.
In a time when Scotland was buckling under English rule, William Wallace exploded onto the scene with blood, fire, and an unshakable cry for freedom. He didn’t just battle an empire—he ignited a movement that reshaped history. From guerrilla warfare to gruesome martyrdom, Wallace’s life reads like a myth… because much of it became one. But behind every legend is a real story—and we're about to uncover the man beneath the war paint.
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New evidence suggests Peter was not just a wild child—and that he may have been more human than the rest of us.
Now that the media firestorm has settled, we finally know the chilling details surrounding Aaron Carter: his nightmarish life and tragic death.
Joseph P. Kennedy Sr. is often remembered as the mastermind behind America’s most famous political family. He pushed his sons relentlessly toward power, prestige, and public success. But behind the polished legacy is a quieter, devastating story—one involving his daughter Rosemary, and a medical decision that permanently erased her future.
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.
Powerful. Beautiful. Poisonous. These words have been used to describe Agrippina the Younger—but few know her even darker history.
Despite his reputation as a feel-good songwriter, the story of Irving Berlin is not for the faint of heart.
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.
Area 51's workers don't drive there. They fly in on a classified US Government airline known only as "Janet."
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 stone walls of Matera do not whisper history—they press it into the air. The scent of damp limestone still clings to cave ceilings carved thousands of years ago, while narrow passages funnel light exactly where ancient families needed it most. Long before electricity or plumbing, people here shaped homes directly into rock faces to create a settlement that never stopped evolving. Archaeological research over the last several decades has revealed that Matera's cave dwellings, known as the Sassi, are among the longest continuously inhabited regions on Earth. These findings challenge old assumptions about early human life, showing adaptability and social structure that lasted from the Paleolithic era through modern times.
The Rock of Gibraltar is one of the oldest continuously inhabited places in the world.
We may be standing on the shoulders of giants—and, if some legends are believed, that phrase might be shockingly literal.
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The tragic loss of the Rainbow Warrior caused unbelievable grief, shameless lies, and a maelstrom of political intrigue so terrible—it's unforgettable.
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.
We're still learning amazing new things about the brain even after more than 2,000 years of study.
Ever since the Royal Navy ship HMS Hussar went down in New York's East River in 1780, people have been trying to recover the wreck and the treasure hoard it was rumored to contain.
Smallville Facts. “A hero brings out the best in people.” Clark Kent says this in Smallville, and there couldn’t be a better quote to describe the hit show.
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