Samantha Henman articles

Seriously Unhinged Wedding Drama 

Wild & Unhinged Wedding Drama

The groom’s mom was shading the bride’s fam for not contributing—but there was something she didn’t know.
July 10, 2024 Samantha Henman
Empress Theodora, ca 1887. Private Collection. Artist Benjamin-Constant, Jean-Joseph (1845-1902).

The Toughest Women In History

Though they may not be as known as the men they ruled or fought alongside, history is full of strong, tough women whose brilliance, courage, and cunning left an indelible mark, forever changing the world.
July 4, 2024 Samantha Henman
A photograph of the British Royal Family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, taken by an unknown photographer in May, 1937, following the Coronation of George VI . King George VI (1895-1952) and Queen Elizabeth (1900-2002) are shown in the crowns and robes worn during the Coronation. The young Princesses Elizabeth (1926-) and Margaret (1930-2002) stand happily in front of their parents, enjoying the big day.

Bizarre Facts About Every English Monarch

As you can imagine, this line of rulers has been involved their fair share of bizarre occurrences—so let’s go back to the beginning and look at the weirdest parts of each monarch’s reign.
July 4, 2024 Samantha Henman

10 Historical Myths That People Still Believe

For some reason, people still believe these historical myths to be true, even though they’ve been proven wrong.
July 4, 2024 Samantha Henman
These People Messed Up Bad

These People Messed Up REAL Bad

These People Messed Up REAL Bad
May 28, 2024 Samantha Henman
Toy Company Mattel Reports Earnings

These Toys From Your Childhood Could Be Worth A Lot Of Money

If your parents—or you—were the type to carefully pack away old toys in the attic or basement once you grew out of them, well, you’re in luck. A whole bunch of the toys we grew up with are worth a bunch of money now. Here’s a selection…starting in the $100 range and going all the way up to $3.2 million!
May 24, 2024 Samantha Henman
10/29/74-Kinshasa, Zaire: Muhammad Ali smashes a right to the head of George Foreman.

70s Trivia To Stump Your Friends

Author Tom Wolfe called the 1970s the “Me” Decade and the “Third Great Awakening.” People were trying to move past the push-pull of wars and social movements that had defined the previous decades—and while there might not have been any kind of grand awakening, a lot certainly went on. How much do you remember?
May 23, 2024 Samantha Henman
Scorched Earth Experience

Insane Scorched Earth Moments

These people came together to share their stories of the most appalling scorched earth moments they’ve seen…and they’re seriously jaw-dropping.
April 30, 2024 Samantha Henman


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