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.
Among the most iconic artists to ever exist, Pablo Picasso was one of, if not the most impactful, of recent history, with his lifelong career revolutionizing the creative world forever. However, behind his genius and ingenuity lay a broken and cruel person whose actions both inspired and ruined the lives of many, and whose only truly constant companion was grief—even after he was gone.
Surrounded by luxury and indulgence from birth, Lady Jeanne Campbell never learned how to control herself. She took what she wanted; she enjoyed her pleasures. Yet, in the end, her carpe diem lifestyle couldn’t prepare her for the real world.
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The Spice Girls became the biggest pop phenomenon in the world in the 1990s, turning “girl power” into tens of millions of record sales. Bu
Soon after Sid Vicious died, people began to whisper that he hadn’t killed his girlfriend Nancy, someone else had—and his identity was the biggest bombshell of all.
The convergence two seemingly incompatible themes, science and religion, inspired one of Dali's greatest paintings: Crucifixion (Corpus Hypercubus).
History's most infamous frauds succeeded by telling powerful people what they wanted to hear.
In 2012, Stevie Wonder’s cousin Alpha Walker accused Wonder of sleeping with members of his own family.
Glenn Frey was a key force behind the Eagles' biggest songs, helping create classics like “Take It Easy” and “Hotel California”. While the band found huge success, Frey’s journey had its share of ups and downs.
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.
The Same Painting Kept Emerging Undamaged After Housefires, But The Truth Behind The Curse Was Something Nobody Expected.
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 pyramids of the Maya are well known, but one spectacular Mesoamerican pyramid looms over them all.
Like many, I'm still enchanted by the romance films of the 90s and early 2000s. But for me, it's all about the interior shots and how they make me feel.
While cow's milk offers benefits, the benefits of yak's milk will surprise you.
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