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.
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....
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King Philip V was practically unbeatable on the battlefield. Yet, despite all his military success, Philip also made some pretty epic mistakes.
Discover the surprising stories of historical figures whose passions, careers, and greatest achievements led to unusually ironic endings, from Marie Curie and Amelia Earhart to Steve Irwin and Harry Houdini.
Ringo Starr has spent decades living the shadow of his bandmates—but his wild life has been every bit as dramatic as John, Paul, or George's.
Famous as the cop who took down the notorious Al Capone, even the legendary lawman Eliot Ness had his fair share of secrets.
Hollywood has had its fair share of scandals, and when there’s a mess, someone needs to clean it—someone like Eddie Mannix.
Scipio Africanus was Rome's greatest general, but his death and final resting place are still under debate.
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.
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.
Years before the Twilight Zone disaster, Vic Morrow had an eerie premonition: He believed he’d die in a helicopter crash. Sadly, he was right.
The world is filled with spectacular, bizarre, and iconic buildings—but these structures often have a surprisingly dark history.
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.
Discover the surprisingly complicated histories behind 25 everyday objects, from forks and pencils to zippers, mirrors, matches, and light bulbs.
When JFK uninvited Sammy Davis Jr. to a party due to his race, Dean Martin refused to go in support of his Rat Pack comrade.
“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...
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