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.
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.
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....
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”.
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.
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James Fisk—AKA Diamond Jim—was the lovesick Gilded Age financier who made his fortune in blood and gold. He met his end the same way.
Frank Sinatra was no stranger to scandal—but few know that his daughter Nancy Sinatra has her own wild backstory and shocking stories to tell.
Robert Taylor was one of the most popular leading men in Hollywood—but if few people know him today, maybe that’s because of his shocking backstory.
The release of 1928's Steamboat Willie put a young animator Walt Disney on the map. Soon he was winning Academy Awards left and right—but he wasn't satisfied with a few measly trophies. At the time,...
The Hope Diamond is infamous for being cursed—but the actress May Yohé might be its most tragic victim of all. This is her wild story.
Not only did the "Tattooed Venus" live a controversial and adventurous life, but she was the first person to be inducted into the Tattoo Hall of Fame.
The world is filled with spectacular, bizarre, and iconic buildings—but these structures often have a surprisingly dark history.
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.
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.
We may be standing on the shoulders of giants—and, if some legends are believed, that phrase might be shockingly literal.
Area 51's workers don't drive there. They fly in on a classified US Government airline known only as "Janet."
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.
Queen Elizabeth II was the longest-reigning monarch of the UK, clocking 70 years as ruler. So since he was four years old, King Charles III has been preparing for his turn to rule—and his turn means some significant changes for the royals.
The world is filled with spectacular, bizarre, and iconic buildings—but these structures often have a surprisingly dark history.
The argentine ant might not look like much, but what if I told you that this diminuitive little insect was slowly taking over the entire world?
Maybe they irrationally hate your grandma. Maybe it's the blank stare. If you've asked yourself "Is my cat a psychopath?", science may have the answer.
Many claim that yoga has physical and mental benefits—but what does science have to say? Does this method of exercise really work?
Powered flight has evolved four separate times, in totally different ways: Insects, pterosaurs, birds, and bats. But who did it the best?
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