Meg Ryan has been a Hollywood fixture for the better part of four decades. Best known for rom-com romps such as Sleepless in Seattle and You’ve Got Mail, the actress’s off-screen life has been equally romance and comedy-filled....
The House of Tudor had more than its fair share of scandalous figures, from Henry VIII’s many marriages to the intrigue and plots of the court of Elizabeth I. But few remember the twisted tale of Mary Tudor—the English princess who briefly became Queen of France. From her secret marriage to her bitter rivalry with Anne Boleyn, Mary packed a lot into her short life.
A gentleman to some and a menace to others, John Dillinger put America in a frenzy with a spree that led to the formation of the FBI itself—until his luck ran out.
Francis I of France is inevitably compared to Henry VIII. Both kings had big personalities, big love affairs, and big scandals that rocked the face of Europe. But there’s a lot more to Francis than just the similarities to the Tudor counterpart. From his unlikely ascension to the throne to his brutal defeats and torturous later years, Francis did not languish in his neighbor's shadow.
Field Marshal Bernard Law “Monty” Montgomery was instrumental in defeating the Axis forces during WWII. His strategic brilliance, however, was second only to his massive ego and total lack of tact. More people need to know about Bernard “Monty” Montgomery, the man who Winston Churchill himself described as, “In defeat, unbeatable; in victory, unbearable”.
Imagine a world where burly Norse warriors discover a new continent—and then just... walk away. Wild, right? Get ready for a story into why the Vikings pulled the ultimate “not interested” move on North America. But first, an introduction.
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Sergeant Alvin York became a national hero after he won a shocking underdog victory and captured 132 German soldiers during World War I. But was he truly the hero of this story, or more of a villain?
America grew up with Bob Barker, watching him host The Price Is Right. But Barker may not be as squeaky clean as his beloved television persona suggests.
Roger Daltrey was the frontman of The Who—but behind the scenes, his relationship with the band members wasn't always smooth sailing.
She was mistress to a king, but her growing influence over His Highness made her some enemies that would stop at nothing
Modern Hollywood wouldn't exist without Roger Corman, director of such prestigious fare as...Attack of the Crab Monsters and X: The Man with the X-Ray Eyes.
The convergence two seemingly incompatible themes, science and religion, inspired one of Dali's greatest paintings: Crucifixion (Corpus Hypercubus).
So notorious that its name is synonymous with madness, the history of Bethlem Royal Hospital, or Bedlam, is filled with some of humanity's darkest moments.
Area 51's workers don't drive there. They fly in on a classified US Government airline known only as "Janet."
Alcatraz was only in operation for less than 30 years, but in that time it gained the reputation as one of the most notorious prisons in American history.
The world is filled with spectacular, bizarre, and iconic buildings—but these structures often have a surprisingly dark history.
The history of Mexico City stretches back almost two centuries before the Spanish ever set foot in the Americas. Rather, the Spanish built their capital on top of the ashes of one of the most beautiful and unique cities in history: Tenochtitlan.
We may be standing on the shoulders of giants—and, if some legends are believed, that phrase might be shockingly literal.
“Hasta la vista, Baby” –The TerminatorPeople have been dreaming about Artificial Intelligence for hundreds, if not thousands of years. Well, it’s starting to feel like the future is actually here, and AI can be seen...
History isn’t all dusty dates and figures—it can also be really, really funny. Check out these 33 hilarious facts from across history that will hopefully liven the subject up a little bit.Historical Facts33. Knock Knock,...
Low carb, slow carb, Atkinson, clean eating—there are so many diet and nutrition trends, it can be mind-boggling to keep up with the latest information about what our bodies need to feel healthy and happy....
"Failure isn't fatal, but failure to change might be" —John WoodenWe’ve done some dumb things over the years. Here are some of the biggest fails in history.Screwups Facts33. Challenger MistakeWhen the Challenger shuttle blew up in...
“There is nothing new in the world except the history you do not know,” said Harry Truman, 33rd president of the United States. With that in mind, here is a list of 42 facts about...
No man is an island, and the family Houses are the major players in Game of Thrones. Like the individual characters, their power shifts, their allegiances change, and they occasionally die out with stunning violence. It...
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