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....
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.
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One day before getting on stage, Ozzy Osbourne looked over at his wife Sharon and spoke six utterly disturbing words. He was arrested within minutes.
Long before fake profiles and doctored images, ambitious impostors were already reinventing themselves with nothing more than confidence, costumes, and an absolutely staggering commitment to lying.
Olympic victory should have made Ben Johnson a legend in his sport—instead, it became one of the worst scandals in sports history.
Ashley Judd went from being Hollywood’s beloved darling to enduring one of the most harrowing real-life nightmares imaginable.
When Art Carney won the Best Actor Oscar, it seemed like the troubled actor had finally got his life together—but he had unfinished business to deal with.
Here are 40 Eyebrow-Raising Facts about Eugene Levy, the fatherly favorite from American Pie and Schitt’s Creek.
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."
Two American explorers insisted they were the first to reach the North Pole in a mystery that remains unresolved more than a century later.
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.
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.
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.
Many historical jobs and job titles remain hidden inside everyday surnames whose original meanings most people have forgotten.
Stranger Things Season 4 is an amazing homage to the Empire Strikes Back, and show the Duffer Brothers do nostalgia better than anyone else.
Discover how Kentucky grifters Philip Arnold and John Slack planted a fake diamond field, deceiving Tiffany, wealthy investors, and mining experts in America’s notorious Great Diamond Hoax of 1872 scandal.
Words That Spell RuinHistory has no shortage of words that sound terrifying in hindsight. Some were spoken on battlefields, some before executions, and others at moments when the people involved knew disaster was already unfolding....
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