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.
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.
From the very beginning, Daisy and Violet Hilton were doomed to a heartbreaking end. As conjoined twins, their rise to fame was synonymous with exploitation and prejudice. Poked, prodded, and called "freaks" by audiences everywhere, they grew up in a world void of love. But that's not the saddest part. Just when the tide began to turn, the Hilton twins faced their most disturbing chapter of all.
King George VI was the spare—not the heir. Quiet and struggling with a speech impediment, few thought he had king potential. But fate, as it often does, had other plans. When scandal rocked the monarchy, he was thrust into the role no one thought he could handle. What followed redefined the nation, and the man who led it.
Joan of Arc was a young girl who met her moment. From an unassuming peasant background, her religious visions led her directly to the court of a French monarch, and on to some of the most dramatic battles in history. But her untimely end was as abrupt and explosive as her rapid rise.
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Best known as the lead singer of The Four Seasons, Frankie Valli has been performing for decades, but his life has been a rollercoaster of loss and triumph.
Hollywood actor Anton Yelchin had a drive to succeed like few others. Sadly, a freak accident at his own home cut his life—and career—tragically short.
Vasili Mitrokhin was a KGB man who wrote and maintained a massive archive of Soviet espionage activities at the risk of his life.
Richard Neville was a master of manipulation who put Edward IV on the throne—and then turned on him, imprisoning the king in his own castle.
Haing S. Ngor was the first Asian actor to win an Academy award for a debut performance—but his success followed close on the heels of unspeakable tragedy.
Big Nose Kate lived a life so wild, even the most feared gunslingers knew not to cross her.
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.
For decades, “life on Mars” has lived somewhere between science fiction and science hope. Every rover, lander, and orbiter has inched us closer—but always stopped short. Then, quietly, NASA scientists revealed something that might finally tip the scales. Not proof, not fossils—but something far more powerful: evidence that looks alive.
Situated on the Nile’s west bank opposite Luxor, Egypt’s Valley of the Kings took over from the pyramids as the pharaohs’ preferred location for the afterlife. The Valley is a timeless monument to the Ancient Egyptians’ complex vision of eternity.
During a food shortage in WWI, an army supply ship docked in Amsterdam and had to fight off men and women looting the supplies.
Whether they happened in the moment or whether they their time coming to light, scandals have become inevitable with sitcoms.
Why did Meghan Markle disappear? Markle’s issues with her father are no secret—but few know about her twisted feud with her half-sister.
The tragic loss of the Rainbow Warrior caused unbelievable grief, shameless lies, and a maelstrom of political intrigue so terrible—it's unforgettable.
The James Webb Space Telescope looks like some weird, honeycomb, spaceship...thing. What gives? Well, this brilliant machine has a few tricks up its sleeve.
No Wild West outlaw was as quietly lethal as Charles Kennedy, who lured lone travelers into his cabin by offering them hot meals before killing them.
I guess that makes sense, in a brutal, sadistic sort of way...
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