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.
Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, a prominent member of the Hapsburg dynasty, was heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne before his life was cut short, the catalyst for a chain of events that threw the entire continent into chaos. But even before he altered the course of history, the Archduke’s life had already been more than dramatic enough to make the history books.
Born to the French monarchy, destiny seemed set for the life of Catherine of Valois. Seeing the unfortunate fate of her elder sister, Catherine likely feared what her own fate might be. However, rather than bow down to that pressure, Catherine forged her own path—only to find herself forgotten and disrespected in the end.
We all think we know the Spartans—bare-chested warriors shouting “This is Sparta!” and charging into battle without fear. But how much of that is Hollywood, and how much is history? Behind the legend lies the startling truth—a real society more brutal, bizarre, and complex than most people realize. Let’s pull back the curtain on the true lives of ancient Sparta’s most feared fighters.
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Shortly after the loss of their child, Keanu Reeve’s girlfriend Jennifer Syme died in a car crash.
Despite his reputation as a feel-good songwriter, the story of Irving Berlin is not for the faint of heart.
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.
Rose Kennedy watched as dark twists of fate picked off her children one by one—but one tragedy hit her so much harder than any of their deaths.
Keith Richards wanted Steve Marriott to join the Rolling Stones—but Mick Jagger rejected the iconic musician for an absurd reason.
There's a reason history wants us to forget the twisted tale of Olga of Kiev.
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.
We may be standing on the shoulders of giants—and, if some legends are believed, that phrase might be shockingly literal.
High on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, the sanctuary of Delphi was the most famous oracle of the ancient world, a priestess of the Greek god Apollo, who could shape the course of history.
For decades, “life on Mars” has lived somewhere between science fiction and science hope. Every rover, lander, and orbiter has inched us closer—but always stopped short. Then, quietly, NASA scientists revealed something that might finally tip the scales. Not proof, not fossils—but something far more powerful: evidence that looks alive.
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.
Here at Factinate, we like to think that finding a good fact is our bread-and-butter. We spend all day researching new bits of fun trivia for our loyal readers, because we believe that there's nothing...
The tragic loss of the Rainbow Warrior caused unbelievable grief, shameless lies, and a maelstrom of political intrigue so terrible—it's unforgettable.
Often the target of jokes, Aquaman a.k.a Arthur Curry is one of the most iconic heroes in the DC Universe, even if it’s not always for the best reasons. The character first appeared in 1941,...
Rainforests are more than just lush, green jungles—they’re packed with wild facts that might surprise you. From hidden animal species to the air we breathe, these forests are full of secrets worth knowing.
God of thunder Thor is going to kick some butt in Thor: Ragnarok. Here are some facts to get you prepared for ...
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