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.
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.
For the Japanese people, Hirohito was a god. But behind the gilded facade and the royal duty he was born to, Hirohito was just a man like any other, and a flawed one at that. While his reign as Japanese Emperor centered around the growing power of the military and a series of terrible wars, Hirohito's own life was much different behind closed doors.
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Jeanne Eagels had it all: magnetic beauty, ferocious talent, relentless hype, and the ability to turn herself into pure tabloid catnip.
Some Formula One drivers simply can’t stay away from the track, even after absolutely horrific accidents. Niki Lauda was one.
The release of 1928's Steamboat Willie put a young animator Walt Disney on the map. Soon he was winning Academy Awards left and right—but he wasn't satisfied with a few measly trophies. At the time,...
When Confidence Becomes A CredentialMost of us assume an expert has been checked out by somebody. Surely the hospital verified the doctor, the university checked the résumé, and the publisher confirmed the brilliant writer’s sources....
From Niagara barrels to Balloon Boy and homemade rockets, discover the publicity stunts that made ordinary people famous—then brought disaster.
Perfectly coiffed at all times and with a string of suitors, Eva Gabor was one of the first celebrities who was “famous for being famous.”
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.
New archaeological discoveries reveal that biblical-era Canaanite societies had advanced industrial production and economic specialization far earlier than historians once believed.
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.
You probably think you know yourself pretty well. What you like. What you’ll buy. Where you’ll go tomorrow. What you’ll do when somebody puts two choices in front of you. And maybe you can. But predictive algorithms can do it faster. And better.
This 1950s era of rock and roll was defined by artists like Little Richard, Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper. But it couldn't last forever.
Nostalgia has a way of turning yesterday’s eye-roll into tomorrow’s must-have. The 1980s are especially fertile territory: exaggerated silhouettes, giant hair, analog media, and old-school entertainment are all finding younger audiences again. Boomers already experienced many of these looks, gadgets, and crazes in real time, even if Gen X was often the youth market driving them.
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 world is filled with spectacular, bizarre, and iconic buildings—but these structures often have a surprisingly dark history.
Queen Elizabeth II was the longest-reigning monarch of the UK, clocking 70 years as ruler. So since he was four years old, King Charles III has been preparing for his turn to rule—and his turn means some significant changes for the royals.
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