Coronado followed his dream of finding the fabled Seven Cities of Gold, but he ended up travelling a hard, dusty road.
Solar flares wreaked havoc with communications back in 1859, but that's nothing compared to the devastation they would cause today.
Arguments still rage about how the pyramids were built, but a new discovery has taken giant steps toward the incredible truth.
Frank Hayes was an Irish stableman and trainer—but on the fateful day of June 4, 1923, he was a jockey that met a tragic end.
Thomas Ince made over 800 films—but to this day, his death remains one the great Old Hollywood mysteries.
If you want a true femme fatale, look no further than the infamous moment starlet Anita Ekberg had with the paparazzi.
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Coronado followed his dream of finding the fabled Seven Cities of Gold, but he ended up travelling a hard, dusty road.
Bobby Fischer was undoubtedly a chess prodigy—but trouble brewed inside his singular mind.
Larry Hagman was best known for his roles in "I Dream of Jeannie" and "Dallas"—but he grappled with his own personal demons behind the scenes.
When Roald Dahl died, his children buried him with a series of sentimental items—but one item they included was so bizarre, it’s unforgettable.
At a time when men dominated the skies, Amelia Earhart refused to let anything stand in the way of fulfilling her dream of flying. But the only thing that could possibly overshadow her achievements was her disappearance.
They say you should learn something new every day. Here are some amazing facts about the Cold War that most people don't know—how many new things will you learn today?
Neuschwanstein Castle was the brainchild of "Mad" King Ludwig—but though he dreamed of creating a fairytale palace, fate had a cruel twist in store for him.
The Regency was an era of extreme glitz and glamour for the upper echelons of society—and poverty and crisis for everyone else.
I'm sure we've all eaten a hamburger or a "lobstah" roll and wondered where the idea for such a delicious dish originated. No? Well, now you'll know. Read on to learn more about these iconic dishes that were invented in America.
England Facts: Before public restrooms in London, men would walk the streets with long cloaks and chamber pots, offering privacy for people who had to go.
Solar flares wreaked havoc with communications back in 1859, but that's nothing compared to the devastation they would cause today.
Arguments still rage about how the pyramids were built, but a new discovery has taken giant steps toward the incredible truth.
From messed-up vows to runaway horses, even the most carefully planned royal weddings aren’t immune mishap. Let’s look at some of the most famous royal wedding blunders over the years.
The 1960s were known for lots of things—The Beatles, Vietnam, the Civil Rights Movement, Woodstock. But how many of the iconic things from revolutionary decade do you really remember? Here are some of the biggest things that came out of the 60s.
The United States was ostensibly founded on the rejection of the rule of royalty. Despite this, many Americans over the centuries have married into royal families and brought something of the royal lifestyle to American shores.
Think the world is obsessed over Moo Deng? Just wait until you hear about William Johnson Hippopotamus, the first pygmy hippo to make it to America.
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