In the long list of America’s presidents, four became so popular as to become memorialized on Mount Rushmore, but only one of them practically carried the nation into the 20th century. Theodore Roosevelt didn’t have an easy life, but each hardship he endured turned him into a stronger man and leader, who became renowned for the sheer force of his will as he overcame any obstacle—until he couldn’t fight anymore.
Louise de la Vallière was one of King Louis XIV’s many mistresses but his only true love. Innocent and naïve, Louise waltzed—or limped—right into the King’s heart but then went running for the nunnery when it all fell apart. Read these heartbreaking facts about the modest mistress that gave it all up for a life of rosaries and celibacy.
In 1835 Andrew Jackson became the first US president to be targeted by an assassin.
Scipio Africanus was Rome's greatest general, but his death and final resting place are still under debate.
Although she was the perfectly turned out matriarch of the Kennedy clan, Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy’s life was no Camelot. She lived through some of the most dramatic decades of the 20th century, and, as the public looked on, each era only seemed to bring new tragedies to her and her family—but some of her worst heartaches remained secret for years.
Phar Lap was a living legend as one of the greatest race horses of all time when a mysterious tragedy struck
The Hockey Game That Changed EverythingI'm pretty sure I fell in love with Madison at a hockey game. We were three months into dating, crammed into arena seats that smelled like beer and nachos, and...
The Glass of Apple JuiceI was eight years old the first time I saw Melissa's face change. One second she was smiling at me across the kitchen counter, telling me how grown-up I looked. The...
Few people embody the spirit of the Wild West better than showman and soldier, Buffalo Bill Cody. From humble beginnings and near destitution, Buffalo Bill seized the opportunities that presented themselves and built his fame. He embodied the American dream. He quite literally created his own story—which might just be the problem. Behind the tall tales that Bill told of his life, a darker truth inevitably came to light. So, settle in and let us introduce you to the real Buffalo Bill.
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