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....
J Edgar Hoover is one of the most odious figures in American history. Anointed as the first FBI Director, he is among the longest serving law enforcement leaders the country has known. But behind his thin veneer of public service lay a laundry list of concealed secrets, both professional and personal.
Nobody likes a breakup. Whether we’re the dumpee or the dumper, a romantic split means hours of crying, days of despondence, and entire seasons of Vanderpump Rules (No? Just me?). We can lose friends, pets, and that really nice slow cooker our ex’s mom bought us for Christmas. In a word: It sucks. But does your worst breakup suck as much as these historically horrific splits? I do not think so.
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The past year saw the Sapphire Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, marking 65 years of her rule. She also celebrated her 91st birthday, and her 70th wedding anniversary, making 2017 a banner year for her....
Alessandro Cagliostro built a fortune deceiving Europe's most powerful people, but one stunning betrayal finally brought his empire crashing down.
”Lady Marmalade” was a massive hit—but the behind-the-scenes drama was seriously twisted, and Christina Aguilera was right at the center of it.
Little person Jeffrey Hudson was famous as "The Queen's Dwarf," but his exploits and brutal downfall were anything but miniature.
Pancho Villa was infamous for his raid into the United States, but it was his former allies who turned out to be his most dangerous enemies.
For years, June and Jennifer Gibbons refused to speak to almost anyone but each other. Nobody could fully enter their private world, and the closer outsiders looked, the stranger their bond seemed to become. Then the sisters reportedly made a pact—one that would not make sense until the day they were finally separated forever.
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.
The 70s were obsessed with the future. Everything suddenly had buttons, blinking lights and advertising that made it sound like ordinary life was about to become unrecognizable. Some of those inventions really did seem astonishing. Then the 80s arrived...
Daemon Targaryen’s dragon Caraxes is as terrifying as his rider—but there’s a secret about him few fans know, and it reveals what might be in store.
The plane crash that killed three members of Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1977 was one of rock’s greatest tragedies—but the aftermath was even more jaw-dropping.
Fame isn't always what it seems—and these doomed celebrities are proof. Tragically, wealth and recognition only led them closer to their untimely ends.
The Slap. The Best Picture mix-up. Angelina Jolie's brother. We think we know what happened—but the truth about these Oscars scandals is much more twisted.
In early September 1944, Mattoon, Illinois, found itself at the center of one of America's strangest mysteries. Residents began reporting nighttime attacks involving a sweet-smelling gas that allegedly left victims nauseated, weak, and temporarily unable to move. Within days, newspapers across the country were covering the bizarre story, turning the "Mad Gasser" into a nationwide sensation.
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