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”.
John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich was a distinguished 18th-century British statesman. His accomplishments, however, had nothing to do with the Royal Navy. Instead, history remembers him for his scandal-plagued affairs and accidental invention of everyone’s favorite lunch food: the sandwich.
Armed with a suitcase full of narcotics, a typewriter, and wearing his trademark aviators, Hunter S Thompson didn’t just report from the sidelines. He threw himself into the story. From wild road trips soaked in fear and loathing to rubbing elbows with outlaws, politicians, and every other misfit in between, his life was a nonstop headline—all the way to his spectacular send-off, with his ashes launched from a 153-foot cannon.
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Liam Payne was the heart and soul of One Direction. Sadly, his light would be the first to fade—but one of the brightest to ever burn.
Many believe that Lord Lucan took his own life after his infamous crime—but a series of bizarre sightings may prove them wrong.
After the outlaw Jesse James was killed, his brother Frank made a life-changing decision to go give up his life of crime.
After turning her dreams into global success, Avril Lavigne faced the darkest fight of her life—and it nearly took everything from her.
Lady Ursula d’Abo didn’t technically come from royalty, but she lived a life just as posh. Sadly, her story is proof that all that glitters isn’t gold.
John Denver may have seemed like a wholesome country boy—but there was a disturbing side to him that the public never saw.
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.
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.
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.
Why do some people hate foods that others love? Why do tastes change over time? And what is umami? There's a science behind taste, and it has the answers.
Ever wonder where the term "Black Mirror" comes from? Its origins are rooted in a surprising historical trend. Read on to find out for yourself.
Scientists have extracted DNA from First Temple period individuals near Jerusalem, offering the first genetic insights into ancient Israelites and their origins.
Checking our phone can instantly drag you into a hole of endless scrolling—but the consequences of this addiction are more nefarious than we realized.
Stranger Things Season 4 is an amazing homage to the Empire Strikes Back, and show the Duffer Brothers do nostalgia better than anyone else.
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