Facts

There was no band as dysfunctional as the Mamas & the Papas—and Michelle Phillips may be the most tortured member of them all.

Anthony Bourdain has thrilled readers and viewers with stories about the foods of the world, the people who grow, produce, and cook it, and the culture and circumstances that shape it. Bourdain’s unique perspective on food was heavily influenced by his decades-long tenure as a restaurant chef.

Elizabeth I may have had many ladies-in-waiting in her royal court, but she only trusted Bess of Hardwick to do her dirty work.

The legendary pair of Laurel and Hardy played lovable idiots on screen, but scandalized off screen.

When it came to the cloud of drama that hung around Tommy Lee, his scandalous tape was only the tip of the iceberg. Soon, his life took an explosive turn.

Dave Chappelle is used to performing in front of rowdy audiences but in May 2022, the heckling took an unexpected—and terrifying—turn

Chuck Berry was revered for making rock and roll hits, but he was also infamous for his run-ins with the law. And it all started when he was just a teen.

In 1808, Maria Luisa joined a delegation to negotiate peace with France. The queen dominated Spain's politics and king, but was no match against Napoleon.

King Philip V was practically unbeatable on the battlefield. Yet, despite all his military success, Philip also made some pretty epic mistakes.

Audiences knew Paula Abdul as the kind judge from American Idol, but Abdul’s reality show revealed a much darker side of the her personality.

Josephine Earp worked hard to craft the narrative of her life, but official documents have revealed the dark secrets that she tried to hide.

In 1527, Pope Clement VII was captured by enemies. Despite agreeing on a ransom, his torment was far from over. For six months, he languished in a dungeon.