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”.
Ambrose Bierce was one of the most prominent journalists of the Gilded Age and has since garnered a reputation among the finest American literary minds. A true polymath and prolific wordsmith, Bierce’s life would end with a mysterious disappearance that echoed the surprise endings of his own works of fiction.
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Caroline Norton has a closet filled with skeletons, secret lovers, and heartbreak—not to mention her unspeakably tragic end.
For a few months starting in the summer of 1917, Bianca de Saulles was the most notorious woman in the world. And for very good reason.
Jane Withers wasn’t a victim to the normal pitfalls child stars face—but even that couldn’t save her from a lifetime of heartbreak and tragedy.
Princess Caroline of Brunswick turned a disastrous royal marriage into one of Britain's biggest scandals, sparking adultery rumors, secret investigations, public trials, and a feud that humiliated a king.
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.
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.
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."
Back in the early days of the internet, a handful of websites completely dominated online life. Some helped you find things. Some helped you waste time. Some somehow did both. Most are long gone, and plenty of younger people have never even heard their names. But if you were online back then, these sites were impossible to avoid. So let's fire up the dial-up and see how many you remember.
The world is filled with spectacular, bizarre, and iconic buildings—but these structures often have a surprisingly dark history.
From the seemingly harmless mosquito to the powerful saltwater crocodile, here's a closer look at some of the world's most dangerous animals.
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.
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