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”.
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.
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.
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.
He dreamed of the White House—but left behind a curse instead. Joseph P. Kennedy Sr. was the powerful patriarch of America’s most iconic political dynasty, with presidential ambitions of his own. But behind the polished image lurked shady business deals, dangerous political sympathies, and scandalous affairs. In the end, his legacy wasn’t a presidency...it was a chilling trail of tragedy that would haunt the Kennedy name for generations.
A little-known empress from the early to mid-17th century was the Infanta Maria Anna of Spain. Not only was she married to an important leader of the Holy Roman Empire, but she was also a member of the infamous Habsburgs—one of history's most powerful, but twisted, dynasties.
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Nat King Cole had a grin that charmed both Black and white audiences—yet few people know the incredibly dark history that lay behind that playful smile.
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.
Barbara Payton never had any shame about using her animal magnetism to get her way—but eventually, it came back to haunt her.
Famous for being famous or not, there’s hardly a person on this planet who hasn’t heard of Paris Hilton. But who is the woman behind the mask?
In 1962, Gloria Grahame became the most infamous woman in Hollywood, when she married her own stepson.
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.
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.
More than just that "other" Roman Empire to the east, the Byzantines are one of the world's most significant imperial experiments, and one of history's least understood empires. Let's find a little more about this...
The tragic loss of the Rainbow Warrior caused unbelievable grief, shameless lies, and a maelstrom of political intrigue so terrible—it's unforgettable.
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 James Webb Space Telescope looks like some weird, honeycomb, spaceship...thing. What gives? Well, this brilliant machine has a few tricks up its sleeve.
Why did Meghan Markle disappear? Markle’s issues with her father are no secret—but few know about her twisted feud with her half-sister.
From the 1966 special to the troubled history of its film adaptations, Dr. Seuss’s the Grinch has certainly left his furry green impact on yuletide history.
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