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.
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....
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From racy photos to public spats with other celebrities, Brooke Shields escaped the chaos of her childhood to use her fame and influence to help others.
19th-century Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh is one of the best-known and most-celebrated artists in the world. His use of vivid colors and his expressive brushstroke technique place him as among the most unique and influential...
Discover how London’s unbearable Great Stink of 1858 forced Parliament to support Joseph Bazalgette’s revolutionary sewer system and transform public health.
Jada Pinkett Smith is one of the most recognizable faces on Earth—but some truly surprising secrets lie behind those eyes.
When it comes to Ragnar Lothbrok, it’s hard to separate man from myth—but either way, his story is both brutal and unforgettable.
From her scandalous marriages to the secrets she held close to protect her career, Marie Prevost's life was a fascinating blend of triumphs and tragedies.
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 world is filled with spectacular, bizarre, and iconic buildings—but these structures often have a surprisingly dark history.
The Addams Family has been lurking around for over 80 years, twisting perceptions of what “normal” families look like with their whimsically macabre humor. Now Netflix’s horror-comedy Wednesday features the titular Addams as the ultimate...
The very first film about the Titanic's sinking was the absolute definition of “much too soon”—and extremely eerie to boot.
A dead pig triggered the bizarre Pig War, bringing American soldiers and British warships to San Juan Island before diplomacy prevented a bloody conflict between the two powerful nations.
NASA’s Apollo astronauts brought back Moon rocks, scientific data and thousands of photographs that have been studied for more than half a century. You would think there would be very few surprises left hiding in them. But a theoretical physicist says two versions of the same Apollo image contain one enormous difference—and he believes someone wanted it gone.
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.
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