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.
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.
William Randolph Hearst wasn’t just the scion of the Hearst dynasty—he was a king-making media magnate. But his penchant for sensational “yellow” journalism, rivalries with competing newspapers, and scandalous affairs nearly depleted the family fortune.
Princess Stéphanie of Belgium was not the average royal. After a brutal childhood, she married a beast of a husband whose fatalistic mood swings dashed her hopes of becoming Empress. When she finally forged a path of her own, her actions created an irreparable rift in her family and shook the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha down to its foundations.
The Sundance Kid is synonymous with the Old West. A gunslinger plucked straight from a spaghetti western, his life with Butch Cassidy’s Wild Bunch was one of daring robberies, dynamic gunfights, and thrilling escapes. But his fast living would eventually catch up to him, though not until he was halfway around the world…
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Despite his reputation as a feel-good songwriter, the story of Irving Berlin is not for the faint of heart.
Nat King Cole had a grin that charmed both Black and white audiences—yet few people know the incredibly dark history that lay behind that playful smile.
Haing S. Ngor was the first Asian actor to win an Academy award for a debut performance—but his success followed close on the heels of unspeakable tragedy.
Bing Crosby was famous for singing “White Christmas”—but he left behind a complicated and unsettling family history.
Eartha Kitt refused to stay silent in an industry built on compliance.
The legendary Roald Amundsen was a master of arctic exploration—but his expertise still couldn’t save him from a chilling fate.
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.
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.
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.
Why did Meghan Markle disappear? Markle’s issues with her father are no secret—but few know about her twisted feud with her half-sister.
The James Webb Space Telescope looks like some weird, honeycomb, spaceship...thing. What gives? Well, this brilliant machine has a few tricks up its sleeve.
The tragic loss of the Rainbow Warrior caused unbelievable grief, shameless lies, and a maelstrom of political intrigue so terrible—it's unforgettable.
Discover fascinating facts about Christmas, including its origins, evolving traditions, and how the holiday became what we celebrate today.
In beloved Christmas movie The Santa Clause, a 1-800 number is joked about, but when someone actually called it, they got a disturbing surprise.
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.
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