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”.
When Wanrong became the Empress of China, she was already ruling over a ghost land. In a matter of months, her country abolished the monarchy, turning all Wanrong’s decadent pleasures into dust. Somehow, though, this was just the beginning of her tragic tale.
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Billie Burke was the legendary actress who portrayed Glinda the Good Witch of the North in "The Wizard of Oz." Her real life was one of enchantment—and agony.
For centuries every English youngster was taught in school that King Henry I died from eating too many lampreys. But is that really true?
Greer Garson climbed to the top, but it was anything but easy—and some of the obstacles she faced were downright disturbing.
Rosalie Duthe was a beautiful French courtesan with a dubious claim to fame. But what's the reality behind all of the accusations?
Shelley Duvall is best known for her chilling performance in “The Shining”—but few know that behind the scenes, Duvall was living a real-life horror story.
Romy Schneider rose to fame with her unforgettable role in “Sissi”—but few know her darker backstory or the cause of her untimely death.
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.
Grocery stores in the 60s were packed with foods promising to make breakfast faster, dinner easier and dessert considerably stranger. Some became household fixtures. Others vanished so completely that even people who once bought them every week may have trouble remembering them. But the big question is...can you remember at least 5?
Professor Snape Facts: He was one of the most tragic and bitter characters in the Wizarding World—but most fans don't know his even darker history.
The world is filled with spectacular, bizarre, and iconic buildings—but these structures often have a surprisingly dark history.
Few stories are as compelling as the supposed “curse” that haunted the production of the 1982 film Poltergeist.
Old household warnings often came from real disasters. From gaslights and poison bottles to wringer washers and home canning, these safety rules were learned through painful experience.
Walk into a hardware, drug, or department store in the mid-1970s and you could find products that would never reach an ordinary retail shelf today. Some were later banned outright, while others have been severely restricted, either due to toxic chemicals, environmental damage, or simply being a serious safety hazard.
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