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.
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....
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.
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.
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.
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”.
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Prince Henry might be the royal family's forgotten son—but just like his brothers, he had some seriously juicy secrets of his own.
Charles Harrelson was a better hitman than he was a father—but that didn't stop his son Woodrow from making a name for himself.
Diana Dors was called “the British Marilyn Monroe,” and rightly so. Her salacious life story and tragic end are enough to warrant the chilling comparison.
From Peter Sellers's horrific parenting, to Mae West's wild marriages, to Milton Berle's special "gift," these classic comedians his some twisted secrets.
After years as the wildest man in jazz, Chet Baker was ready to start a new chapter—but then, tragedy struck.
In the Roaring 20s, no one lived like Leslie Hutchinson. People came in droves to see the cabaret star’s performances—but the anarchy that went on in his crowds was nothing compared to the chaos and...
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 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.
The world is filled with spectacular, bizarre, and iconic buildings—but these structures often have a surprisingly dark history.
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."
Emily in Paris is the show everyone either loves or loves to hate, and that extends right into its wild fashion statements.
This list explores the secret stories behind the most iconic Disney characters, proving that—in the end—happily ever after isn’t always what it seems.
Professor Snape Facts: He was one of the most tragic and bitter characters in the Wizarding World—but most fans don't know his even darker history.
Balloonfest ’86 was one of history's most disastrous fundraising publicity stunts. The idea seemed harmless—but it became the city’s worst nightmare.
More than just that "other" Roman Empire to the east, the Byzantines are one of the world's most significant imperial experiments, and one of history's least understood empires. Let's find a little more about this...
“I don't think of kids as a lower form of the human species.” —John HughesWithout John Hughes, we wouldn’t have such coming of age classics as The Breakfast Club and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, nor...
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