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”.
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.
There have been some infamous kings throughout history, but I guarantee that no ruler caused as much balls-to-the-wall drama as King Edward II. This problem child of the English throne grew into one of the shadiest, most vengeful, and unstable monarchs his country ever saw. And wow, did he ever pay the price for it.
Most accounts of Alvin York present a man who embodies his humble beginnings. The stories show him to be a simple mountain man who believed in faith, justice, and his country. As is often the case, the truth about the man is somewhere in the middle; he did believe in faith, justice, and his country, though that does not mean he didn’t have his flaws.
The Dionne quintuplets fascinated the public from the moment they were born. These identical sisters were such curiosities that they became victims of exploitation—and their story is unbelievably harrowing.
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Deranged Queens Facts. Every girl dreams of becoming a princess, but for vicious rulers like Joanna the Mad and Bloody Mary, life was an utter nightmare.
Deranged Queens Facts. Every girl dreams of becoming a princess, but for vicious rulers like Joanna the Mad and Bloody Mary, life was an utter nightmare.
No one reaches the top of the world without leaving a pile of bodies behind them—read on for these mind-blowing facts about the most ruthless emperors ever.
From the reign of Henry VIII to the conquests of Genghis Khan to the exploits of Bloody Mary, history's worst bullies take “brutal” to the next level.
Elisabeth Marie Facts. It's time to uncover the startling, wholly unique life of Elisabeth Marie, Austria's scandalous "Red Archduchess."
Queen Jadwiga Facts. In her short life, Poland's saintly queen devoted herself to helping her people, while privately struggling with devastating tragedy.
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."
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.
High on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, the sanctuary of Delphi was the most famous oracle of the ancient world, a priestess of the Greek god Apollo, who could shape the course of history.
For decades, “life on Mars” has lived somewhere between science fiction and science hope. Every rover, lander, and orbiter has inched us closer—but always stopped short. Then, quietly, NASA scientists revealed something that might finally tip the scales. Not proof, not fossils—but something far more powerful: evidence that looks alive.
After accusing his wife of adultery and having her executed, King Herod had her body preserved in honey and continued to perform disturbing acts with it for years afterward.
"A lie has no leg, but a scandal has wings."—Thomas Fuller.Absolute power corrupts absolutely. Kings and queens have unfettered power, untold wealth, and—in some cases—the belief that they are the embodiment of the will of...
“Life is a dream for the wise, a game for the fool, a comedy for the rich, a tragedy for the poor.”–Sholom AleichemTo the cultural imagination, stories about tragic rulers are appealing because regular folk...
Upper Class Facts. Elite, upper-class families often had dubious morals, plenty of power, and way too much time on their hands.
Upper Class Facts. Elite, upper-class families often had dubious morals, plenty of power, and way too much time on their hands.
Lasting until the early 20th century, the Ottoman Empire is perhaps the most misunderstood and underappreciated empire in world history. The Ottoman Empire’s reign connected the East to the West, and the Middle Ages with...
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