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.
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.
Ira Hayes (aka “Chief Falling Cloud”) was one of the six men famously captured in the photograph Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima. His stoic patriotism as an American and Pima Indian made him a hero at home—but he couldn’t escape the ghosts of the men who fell at his side an ocean away.
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Adam Rich became one of television’s most recognizable child stars almost overnight—but all that fame couldn’t save him from a lifetime of pain.
Anne Heche went out in a final, disturbing psychotic break—but, though many didn't realize it, this was tragically on-brand for this troubled actress.
Elliott Smith famously performed his nominated song “Miss Misery” from Good Will Hunting at the 1998 Academy Awards. Five years later, he was dead.
Chuck Yeager was the first pilot to break the sound barrier—but his journey to that historic moment was anything but smooth.
Dorothy Lamour’s entire career and livelihood depended on one flimsy piece of fabric.
Anne Boleyn Facts. Anne Boleyn was the second wife of King Henry VIII. Here are tragic facts about the iconic queen and her violent end.
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.
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."
As much as Sarah Jessica Parker and Kim Cattrall would like their very-public beef to be behind them, it was impossible to watch And Just Like That... and not notice Samantha's glaring absence every few...
The famed Marvel character Venom is getting his solo time on the big screen. Here are 24 facts about the iconic villain Venom.
The world is filled with spectacular, bizarre, and iconic buildings—but these structures often have a surprisingly dark history.
When people realized that Olivia Munn was dating John Mulaney, they jumped to conclusions—but her story is a lot more complicated than people know.
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.
You let family members and friends know when a major life event happens, be it a marriage, birth, or death...but have you considered telling the bees?
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