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.
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 British Royal Family orbits around Princess Alice of Battenberg. Queen Victoria was her great-grandmother and Queen Elizabeth II is her daughter-in-law. But for a woman with such blue blood, Princess Alice's life was no fairy tale. From her heroism during WWII to her abandonment in a mental institution, this forgotten royal is worth a closer look.
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Louella Parsons had money, fame, and immense power in Hollywood—but when it went to her head, she became a living nightmare.
Steve Prefontaine had an athletic career that came to a sudden end when he died at 24—but his greatest impact was one nobody would have expected.
Timothy Dalton is as suave in real life as he was when he was playing James Bond on screen, but his debonair looks hid a dark side.
From his dark family secrets to his embarrassing end, never was a king so depraved, cruel, or obscene as King George IV, the royal rake.
Sometimes, people who seem charming and loveable on-screen are hiding the most twisted demons of all—and Milton Berle was the worst of them.
As one of the few stars to make it to her 90s, Katharine Hepburn seemed like one of the lucky ones—but few know the disturbing details of her final years.
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.
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."
We may be standing on the shoulders of giants—and, if some legends are believed, that phrase might be shockingly literal.
The world is filled with spectacular, bizarre, and iconic buildings—but these structures often have a surprisingly dark history.
While cow's milk offers benefits, the benefits of yak's milk will surprise you.
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 Trial of a Hundred Stars sent shockwaves through Hollywood—and threatened to expose the deepest secrets of film's biggest stars.
The American business landscape changes fast. One decade’s unstoppable giant can become the next decade’s trivia question. Many of these companies once dominated malls, shopping centers, and main streets across the country, yet today younger generations may have never even heard of them. Here are 20 businesses that were once nearly impossible to avoid but have largely faded into history.
Feuds in the Middle Ages rarely ended well—but none ended as memorably or gruesomely as what came to be known as the Erfurt Latrine Disaster.
Polygraph test results aren't admissible in court, but law enforcement agencies still use them anyway.
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