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.
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”.
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.
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....
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When mystery novelist Agatha Christie realized her marriage was over, she came up with a disturbing plan to punish her cheating husband.
Kurt Cobain led a self-destructive lifestyle that would eventually kill him, but few knew of the horrible pain that led him to self-medicate.
Philip II of France hated his second wife Ingeborg from the very start—and historians suggest a chilling reason for his disgust.
Thomas Ince made over 800 films—but to this day, his death remains one the great Old Hollywood mysteries.
Frank Hayes was an Irish stableman and trainer—but on the fateful day of June 4, 1923, he was a jockey that met a tragic end.
Martha Gellhorn overcame barriers to become one of the 20th century's most accomplished war correspondent.
We may be standing on the shoulders of giants—and, if some legends are believed, that phrase might be shockingly literal.
Area 51's workers don't drive there. They fly in on a classified US Government airline known only as "Janet."
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 world is filled with spectacular, bizarre, and iconic buildings—but these structures often have a surprisingly dark history.
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.
After a series of seriously harrowing incidents, Taylor Swift went to chilling lengths to protect herself from potential stalkers.
As much as Sarah Jessica Parker and Kim Cattrall would like their very-public beef to be behind them, it was impossible to watch And Just Like That... and not notice Samantha's glaring absence every few...
You let family members and friends know when a major life event happens, be it a marriage, birth, or death...but have you considered telling the bees?
The famed Marvel character Venom is getting his solo time on the big screen. Here are 24 facts about the iconic villain Venom.
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.
When people realized that Olivia Munn was dating John Mulaney, they jumped to conclusions—but her story is a lot more complicated than people know.
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