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”.
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....
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.
John F Kennedy remains one of America’s most popular presidents, but arguably the biggest part of his legacy was the day he perished. After he was slain while driving through crowds of excited spectators, the US government scrambled to pick up the pieces in the wake of this horrific event, devolving into chaos within a matter of a few days. As a result, the incident continues to raise questions and theories—including who was really behind it.
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The 1904 Olympic marathon featured poison, car rides, rotten apples, wild dogs, brutal heat, and a winner who could barely stand.
Daisy and Violet Hilton could sing, dance, play instruments, and fill theaters across America. Audiences saw matching dresses and perfect timing. But once the applause stopped, the real story began—and almost nobody in the crowd knew how dark it was.
Van Johnson was the boy next door, but his untimely and unexpected fall from grace made one thing clear: He had some serious skeletons in his closet.
Sonny & Cher seemed like they had it all—massive talent, a string of hit songs, and a fairytale romance. But behind the scenes, they hid a dark secret.
Bess Raleigh risked her own life for her love of Sir Walter Raleigh—but when Queen Elizabeth I discovered their secret marriage, the nightmare truly began.
Work has always come with rules, but some of the workplace expectations people accepted in the past seem almost unbelievable today. From dress codes that controlled every detail of an employee's appearance to policies that dictated who could keep a job after getting married, these customs reflected the values and priorities of their era. Take a step back through history to discover some of the strangest workplace rules people once followed.
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 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.
Here are some familiar child stars from the past. Where are they now? Are they thriving adult actors? Or did Hollywood chew them up and spit them back out.
"You shall love your neighbor as yourself." It's the Golden Rule. And it's...total bogus. At least, if you ask anyone who's ever built a spite house.
People have been using these sayings every day since the Dark Ages.
Balloonfest ’86 was one of history's most disastrous fundraising publicity stunts. The idea seemed harmless—but it became the city’s worst nightmare.
The subject of countless songs, referring to loss or longing as a broken heart goes back to ancient times. But hey, it’s just a metaphor. No one ever died of a broken heart, right? Well…not quite.
Discover why Sir Arthur Conan Doyle believed the famous Cottingley Fairies photographs were real, how two girls created the historic hoax, and why the deception fooled one of history's greatest authors.
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