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.
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....
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.
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”.
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.
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When Gene Clark died, his bandmates called him, “A hero, our savior”—but just a few years earlier, those same bandmates had betrayed a struggling Clark for the pettiest reason imaginable.
Asta Nielsen was a Danish mega filmstar who never made it in sound films—but few know the disturbing reason for her silence.
The Soviets nicknamed Simo Häyhä “The White Death” for his devastating sniper record—but recent evidence suggests he was even deadlier than they thought.
When John Jacob Astor VI asked for his share of the family fortune, his brother refused—but no one could have foreseen that this would trigger the downfall of the entire Astor family.
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.
“If a man can bridge the gap between life and death... I mean, if he can live on after his death, then maybe he was a great man.”James Dean’s life was a short one: he...
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.
We may be standing on the shoulders of giants—and, if some legends are believed, that phrase might be shockingly literal.
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.
Area 51's workers don't drive there. They fly in on a classified US Government airline known only as "Janet."
The world is filled with spectacular, bizarre, and iconic buildings—but these structures often have a surprisingly dark history.
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 Same Painting Kept Emerging Undamaged After Housefires, But The Truth Behind The Curse Was Something Nobody Expected.
The pyramids of the Maya are well known, but one spectacular Mesoamerican pyramid looms over them all.
While cow's milk offers benefits, the benefits of yak's milk will surprise you.
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.
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.
Over a thousand people perished when the Titanic sank on April 14, 1912. These are their last, heartbreaking moments on Earth.
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