Patty Hearst hails from one of America’s wealthiest families—but in 1974, the Symbionese Liberation Army kidnapped her when she was just 19 years old.
King Edward I of Portugal was called the "Philosopher King", but he made a foolish decision that has shaped Portugal to this day.
Golden Girls liked to make jokes at the expense of the characters. While the others found it easier to ignore, it took a huge toll on Bea Arthur.
Some are enshrined in history through many acts of bravery. But some earn their place after only one. Grace Darling’s life wasn’t long enough for her to perform several different deeds, but she still left a mark on the world through one important choice.
Mapping out the entire trajectory of WWII is certainly a complicated task. That being said, things would have turned out very differently if it weren't for these 10 crucial turning points.
From September 1940 to May 1941, the United Kingdom endured relentless air raids that defined an era of endurance. This is the brutal story of The Blitz.
Not only was the Thirty Years War one of the longest in history, it was one of the most brutal. Let’s dive into why that was.
Muddy Waters was the Chicago blues artist that changed the face of American music. His upbeat bluesy sound inspired the likes of The Rolling Stones and Fleetwood Mac. But his personal life was a little…muddy.
Captain Robert Scott was the British Antarctic explorer who led an expedition to claim the South Pole in England’s honor. However, a simple miscommunication led to frostbite, starvation, and an icy, snow-swept grave.
Have you ever noticed how some everyday tasks are strangely difficult for left-handed individuals? It seems like the world is unintentionally designed to favor right-handed people. So, how much of an impact does this really have?
Yang Guifei was Emperor Xuanzong's beautiful concubine—but her fairytale life was eventually marred by betrayal and tragedy.
Charles X of France lived in the lap of luxury, but his ultra-royalist policies ended with a harrowing escape—and a humiliating exile.
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