Miles Brucker articles

Mark Twain was one of America's most beloved storytellers, and his remarkable life was filled with adventures beyond the written page.

Throughout the centuries, human beings have endured the evil atrocities of madmen, mass murderers, warlords, and fanatics. No one quite knows what exactly causes the minds of some to act with such cruelty or depravity. Humans are capable of creating so much good in the world but are equally equipped and proficient to carry out evil.

Steve Prefontaine should’ve been great. From a young age, his athletic prowess elevated him high above his peers. Coaches and fans alike could see the great potential that this young man had, especially when he turned failure into motivation to work harder. However, Prefontaine had everything taken from him before he’d even really started.

Of all the strange stories to come out of royal families, perhaps the most bizarre is the story of Crown Prince Sado of Korea. Sure, this prince had a mean father, but what he turned into was something much, much worse. No one was safe with this prince around, and all his different phobias and strange beliefs just made him more dangerous. When dad had had enough, he thought up a punishment for his son right out of a horror movie.

At the height of America’s conflict pitting brother against brother, Union forces were grasping for a foothold to push back against the Confederate Army, especially as General Robert E Lee’s reputation grew. However, a battle was about to commence—the Battle of Gettysburg. It would turn the tide of the conflict and, as is widely believed, ultimately lead to a Union victory...but at a staggering cost.

Henry FitzRoy was the only son Henry VIII ever truly loved—and the one he could never crown. Illegitimate, his father nevertheless showered him with titles and groomed him for greatness. He seemed destined to wear at least one crown until fate snatched it away.

History's greatest circus performers risked everything to amaze audiences—and many paid a heartbreaking price.

Nobody likes a breakup. Whether we’re the dumpee or the dumper, a romantic split means hours of crying, days of despondence, and entire seasons of Vanderpump Rules (No? Just me?). We can lose friends, pets, and that really nice slow cooker our ex’s mom bought us for Christmas. In a word: It sucks. But does your worst breakup suck as much as these historically horrific splits? I do not think so.

No one was spared from Edward Longshanks' brutal temper—but his revenge against Simon de Montfort was horrifying, even for him.