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 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.
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.
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In an effort to avoid being drafted, Davy Jones starved himself for three weeks so that he would fail the physical and be considered unfit for duty.
She's been in movies and TV shows, and her billboards are as much a part of the landscape as the Hollywood sign. But who is Angelyne?
In 1835 Andrew Jackson became the first US president to be targeted by an assassin.
At formal events, Fanny Brice would wear elegant ensembles. But when it was time to eat, she’d change her teeth from the pretty ones to her “choppers”.
While her uncle Oscar Wilde was a famous wit, the socialite and bon vivant Dorothy "Dolly" Wilde gave her famous relative a run for his money.
Long before Neil Armstrong took his famous first step, Gus Grissom seemed destined to make history himself. Then tragedy struck.
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.
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.
New archaeological discoveries reveal that biblical-era Canaanite societies had advanced industrial production and economic specialization far earlier than historians once believed.
Powered flight has evolved four separate times, in totally different ways: Insects, pterosaurs, birds, and bats. But who did it the best?
Sleepwalking has fascinated humans throughout history—and yet, even today, this particular disorder remains as mysterious as ever.
How exactly did a single asteroid strike cause the dinosaurs to go completely extinct? Let's go back to that day and find out.
You've heard of mitochondria. The "powerhouse of the cell". I never took biology in high school and even I know what mitochondria are. But here's something you probably didn't know: Mitochondria are invaders. While the...
Back in the early days of the internet, a handful of websites completely dominated online life. Some helped you find things. Some helped you waste time. Some somehow did both. Most are long gone, and plenty of younger people have never even heard their names. But if you were online back then, these sites were impossible to avoid. So let's fire up the dial-up and see how many you remember.
The world is filled with spectacular, bizarre, and iconic buildings—but these structures often have a surprisingly dark history.
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