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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Kay Kendall was the 1950s British Starlet who made a big splash in Hollywood with Les Girls.
Jane Avril inspired the character Satine in the musical film Moulin Rouge—and her life was just as tragic as Baz Luhrmann’s interpretation of her.
Heck Thomas built a legend as one of the most formidable lawmen of the American frontier—one bandit at a time.
Humans live with supermarkets, locked houses, modern medicine, and electric lighting, but our bodies and brains were shaped across environments that looked nothing like the modern world. Evolutionary researchers argue that some remarkably ordinary reactions may reflect systems that once helped our ancestors find food, avoid infection, notice danger, care for children, and cooperate with others. Not every evolutionary explanation can be proven directly, so scientists distinguish well-supported adaptations from plausible but still-debated hypotheses.
History remembers rulers for wars, laws, and empires, but sometimes their personal lives caused just as much upheaval. Royal marriages, affairs, bitter breakups, and family disputes could quickly become matters of politics, religion, and succession. For these rulers, problems that might have remained private in an ordinary household played out before entire nations. In some cases, the consequences reshaped governments, damaged dynasties, and changed the course of history.
From NASA’s metric mix-up to forgotten ship doors and a 1.3-millimeter telescope error, discover the small mistakes that triggered enormous historical disasters.
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.
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.
“A photograph is a secret about a secret. The more it tells you the less you know” —Diane ArbusThe best photos reel us in and force us to engage with them. Sometimes enlightening, sometimes inspiring...
This list explores the secret stories behind the most iconic Disney characters, proving that—in the end—happily ever after isn’t always what it seems.
We wouldn't be here without the sun, but have you ever wondered why is the sun so hot? The answer is both very simple, and very complicated.
Military blunders have toppled some of history’s greatest powers. From Persia and Carthage to the Inca and Songhai empires, these disastrous decisions helped entire states collapse.
The shocking collapse of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge is of engineering's most famous disasters, and it changed the way engineers designed suspension bridges.
Emily in Paris is the show everyone either loves or loves to hate, and that extends right into its wild fashion statements.
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