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.
Nancy Mitford was the darling of the “Bright Young Things” running around London in between WWI and WWII. Beautiful, moneyed, and intelligent, Nancy looked like she had it all. But behind her perfect manners and her polite writing, Mitford’s life and family were going to shambles. Soon enough, the whole world would know about her troubles.
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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“Acting is not about being someone different. It's finding the similarity in what is apparently different, then finding myself in there.”She’s beloved for a reason: Meryl Streep is outspoken, thoughtful, talented and fearless. She does...
Hugh Hefner Facts: The infamous playboy almost had a very different career: His Puritan mother wanted him to be a missionary.
Hugh Hefner Facts: The infamous playboy almost had a very different career: His Puritan mother wanted him to be a missionary.
Alan Alda lived an extraordinary life that goes far beyond MASH, revealing the triumphs, struggles, and defining moments that shaped the beloved actor.
In 1993, Jay North shocked the public when he opened up about the mistreatment he experienced while filming the beloved sitcom, “Dennis the Menace.”
One look at "The Black Garbo" Nina Mae McKinney, and people saw a bona fide star. But Hollywood simply wasn't ready for her.
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.
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.
Opposition to disco was so strong—it inspired one of the most disturbing Major League Baseball promotions in history...Disco Demolition Night.
You know you want to know, so here they are: Here are the celebrity pandemic breakups that have occurred in these last two, awful years.
Diana and Camilla will always be nemeses—and recently, some believe Camilla made a cruel request to Queen Elizabeth that rubbed salt in the wound.
The world is filled with spectacular, bizarre, and iconic buildings—but these structures often have a surprisingly dark history.
Can a urinal be art? Marcel Duchamp thought so, and that's why he created Fountain—and people have been arguing about it ever since.
Throughout history, architects, governments, and developers have imagined buildings so enormous they promised to reshape skylines and redefine engineering. Yet not every bold vision survives economic crashes, wars, political upheaval, or technical challenges. These abandoned projects remain fascinating reminders that even the grandest architectural ambitions can come to a sudden stop.
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