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.
Bass Reeves: Lawman, gunslinger, trail-blazer. From the shackles of slavery to the US Marshals Service, Reeves lived a life of conflict, excitement, and heartbreak. Many claim this infamous lawman's exploits were the inspiration behind the Lone Ranger. This is one gunslinger who won’t soon be forgotten, so dive in and discover the action-packed life of Bass Reeves.
As the beloved child of the reigning Emperor, Commodus was born with the world at his feet. Unfortunately, he also had a serious case of “only son” syndrome. While he started out as a promising ruler, his reign devolved into scandal, tragedy, and brutal acts of violence—many of them immortalized in the movie Gladiator.
The name Borgia is synonymous in history with treachery, hedonism, and scandal. Along with the equally infamous Medicis, they were one of the most powerful families in Renaissance Italy. From lusty popes to poison plots, the members of House Borgia made Game of Thrones look like child's play.
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Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus Augustus was Rome's first emperor, and he didn't become the most powerful man in the world by showing mercy.
Chilling conspiracies. Jaw-dropping affairs. Disturbing allegations. The legacy of Louis Mountbatten gets darker every day.
Mary Mallon unknowingly infected people with typhoid fever, earning her the infamous name “Typhoid Mary”—but was she the victim or the villain of this story?
For a shining moment, Truman Capote was the king of high society in New York City—that is, until he experienced a horrifying fall from grace.
Robert Redford rose to fame in 1969’s Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, and he still earns swoons for his laid-back, tanned good looks. Except these same good looks also hide a multitude of sins and tragedies: From his on-set struggles to his thorny personal life, even in his heyday, Robert Redford was no golden boy.
Florence Nightingale had such a profound influence on modern society that nearly everyone is familiar with her name. This is her extraordinary story.
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.
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.
Situated on the Nile’s west bank opposite Luxor, Egypt’s Valley of the Kings took over from the pyramids as the pharaohs’ preferred location for the afterlife. The Valley is a timeless monument to the Ancient Egyptians’ complex vision of eternity.
During a food shortage in WWI, an army supply ship docked in Amsterdam and had to fight off men and women looting the supplies.
Europe’s oldest known lakeside village has been discovered in the tranquil waters of Lake Ohrid in the Balkans, expanding our knowledge of early Neolithic life.
Awesome! Facebook's "Like" button was introduced in 2010, and according to engineers, it was called the "Awesome" button. Well done, Facebook. Here are 24 (quite random and obscure) facts!Awesome Things Facts24. UntakenLiam Neeson had two hit...
Randomize your life!Random Facts26. Lucky SaveWriter/illustrator pair Hans Augusto Rey and Margret Rey fled Paris at the beginning of World War II on bicycles they’d built themselves. They carried very little with them, but did...
Thirty-four seasons in and still going strong, Survivor first aired on CBS in 2000 and has filmed in 18 different locations around the world including Africa, China, Brazil, and the Philippines.Here are a few things...
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.
On the set of Rocky IV, Sylvester Stallone told Dolph Lundgren to punch him for real during their fight scenes, and he ended up in the ICU.
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