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.
The first thing most people notice about Ana de Mendoza is her eye patch—an odd accessory, especially for Spanish nobility in the 1500s. However, a deeper look into her life reveals that her signature eye patch is among the least remarkable of her eccentric, and at times, dangerously rebellious traits.
Any king who starts out as Charles the Beloved and ends up as Charles the Mad had something go seriously wrong along the way. Charles VI inherited one of the most powerful kingdoms in Europe—but as his mind grew more and more unhinged, his reign grew darker and darker, until he very nearly wiped France off the map. So what happened to King Charles VI of France? Let's find out.
When people hear the name Wolfgang Mozart, they probably think about Symphony No. 40 in G Minor—or at least a man in a powdered wig effortlessly conjuring magic at the piano. But what rarely comes to mind? His wife, Constanze Mozart. And yet, to overlook Constanze is to ignore a life just as fascinating, and perhaps even more daring, than that of her legendary husband.
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Minnie Riperton wasn’t just talented—she was otherworldly. Her voice could soar into places most singers couldn’t even dream of, a sound so rare it felt almost supernatural. She should’ve had decades to mesmerize the world with that limitless power. Instead, tragedy struck at the height of her brilliance, ripping her away from the people who loved her and robbing fans of the breathtaking music she was destined to make.
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.
When Dustin Diamond was battling cancer, his friends arranged for a race car driver to paint his car in tribute to the Saved By The Bell star.
“Emperor” Norton of the US was a beloved eccentric, and supposedly thousands flocked to his funeral. The truth is gutting. Not only did he die impoverished and insane, but only around 30 people visited him that day.
Alice Roosevelt was one supremely naughty girl—especially for the daughter of a President. One of the most beautiful women and most raucous socialites of her time, Alice lit up newspapers around the world with her...
Nicknamed the “Mistress of Mayfair” for the sheer number of beds she seduced her way into, Doris Castlerosse was the wildest courtesan of her time.
We may be standing on the shoulders of giants—and, if some legends are believed, that phrase might be shockingly literal.
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.
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.
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.
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.
There’s a reason the Spartan army became the most powerful force in all of Greece—their training methods were so brutal, they’re jaw-dropping.
WWI was one of the largest and deadliest wars in history and caused major political change in the countries that were involved, and some of the unresolved issues from the conflict contributed to WWII just two decades later.
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.
After a woman suffered an allergic reaction, she was given steroids that somehow caused her body to grow nails where hair would normally grow.
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