James Bowie lived a life ripped straight out of a Hollywood western. His lawless life in the wild west had equal amounts of horse riding, land speculating, and even searching for lost treasure. Bowie had almost an uncanny sense of luck in many battles until he selflessly rode off to save the Alamo. Bowie brought his entire family into the mission and waited for the rapidly advancing Mexican army. But hopelessly outnumbered, all James Bowie could do was hope that his luck had not run out.
As the mother of “Mad King George,” Princess Augusta of Saxe-Gotha got a raw deal in life—but that doesn’t excuse her unspeakably cruel behavior.
The so-called Golden Age of Spain had many tarnished secrets, and King Philip II was behind the darkest of them. Cold, cruel, and inflexible in his ways, Philip viewed himself as the pious hero of Roman Catholicism—but behind closed doors, his actions were nothing short of depraved.
Conrad “Nicky” Hilton Jr was born with every advantage in life, but with that came a darkness inside that would manifest in deplorable ways. Behind the façade of a charming and handsome man-about-town existed a deeply troubled and violent soul, and the many Hollywood starlets that crossed his path were the ones that ultimately had to deal with the consequences of Hilton’s unaddressed issues.
Davy Crockett was the American statesman, militiaman, and frontiersman who became famous for his fateful final stand at the Alamo. However, his legacy has become a tangled tumbleweed that weaves together fact and fiction, man and myth.
Lady Jane Grey isn’t called the “Nine Days' Queen” because her reign was long and prosperous.
Jazz legend Ella Fitzgerald realized the potential of the human voice as a musical instrument--but few people know her dark history.
Many believe that Lord Lucan took his own life after his infamous crime—but a series of bizarre sightings may prove them wrong.
Toni Morrison was a living legend, but how did a single mother turn her spare time into one of the great bibliographies of literature?
Mark Twain was one of America's most beloved storytellers, and his remarkable life was filled with adventures beyond the written page.
Henriette of Cleves was one of the most powerful women in 16th-century France—but the dark secrets surrounding her life were utterly scandalous.
During WWII, King Leopold III set fire to his own reputation. His jaw-dropping decisions sent his nation careening toward utter destruction.
We may be standing on the shoulders of giants—and, if some legends are believed, that phrase might be shockingly literal.
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."
Some hotels offer luxurious rooms, beautiful views, and a peaceful night's sleep. Others come with ghost stories so famous that visitors actually hope something strange happens after dark. Behind many of these legends are real historical events, including mysterious deaths, devastating fires, and scandals that made headlines. From grand American resorts to centuries-old European castles, these hotels prove that sometimes the most memorable part of a vacation is the story you take home.
Plenty of famous landmarks promise apparitions, phantom footsteps, and unexplained voices after dark. But at some places, the documented history is disturbing enough without anything supernatural at all.
Back in the 70s, getting into the right college gave you something to brag about. Your parents were impressed. Your guidance counselor was pleased. And your friends wanted to know how you pulled it off. But mention those same schools today, and...nothing. How many do you remember?
Some of history's most terrifying monsters were supposedly nothing more than myths—but their real-life origins tell a much darker story.
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.
Hollywood affairs have kept the gossip mill alive for decades. These stories expose all the dirty details: broken hearts, brutal betrayal, and pure passion.
What happened to these reality stars when the cameras stopped rolling? Just because they weren't on TV anymore doesn’t mean they stopped causing drama.
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.
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