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.
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.
Mansa Musa was the ruler of the Mali Empire in the early 14th century—and he was no backwater baron. Thanks to salt, gold, and copper, he had untold, incalculable, immeasurable wealth. Some historians even say that he was the richest man in history. But you know what they say: more money, more juicy gossip.
Joseph P Kennedy Jr was the golden boy of the influential Kennedy dynasty, destined to stamp his family name on the highest echelon of world power. However, a friendly rivalry with the brother, who eventually realized his dream, led to a tragically abrupt ending for the ambitious wunderkind.
Edward IV was the closest thing to a medieval superhero. Tall, blonde, and handsome, he was a fierce warrior who took England's throne for himself...twice. He died as the King of England—but this is no success story. His greed, arrogance, and lack of foresight saw everything he ever accomplished collapse almost the moment he gave his last breath.
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American actress Patty Duke seemed to have it all. Having achieved glory at a young age, her rise to fame appeared to be the stuff of Hollywood dreams. But behind the closed curtains, her life...
Minnie Riperton wasn’t just talented—she was otherworldly. Her voice could soar into places most singers couldn’t even dream of, a sound so rare it felt almost supernatural. She should’ve had decades to mesmerize the world with that limitless power. Instead, tragedy struck at the height of her brilliance, ripping her away from the people who loved her and robbing fans of the breathtaking music she was destined to make.
Mary Tyler Moore defined a new type of American woman with her characters in series like The Dick Van Dyke Show and The Mary Tyler Moore Show. Sadly, her personal life was full of old traumas.
Princess Helena was Queen Victoria's forgotten daughter—yet their relationship was even more twisted than people realize.
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.
Rebecca Schaeffer was waiting for a delivery when her doorbell rang. By the time she realized who the man at the door was was, it was too late.
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.
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.
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.
Considered to be the largest empire in pre-Columbian America, the Incan Empire experienced a very rapid growth and subsequent fall within the 300 years of its existence.
The CIA once experimented on people using LSD as a way to study mind-control. What’s worse, some subjects didn’t even know about the experiment.
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.
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.
Titans Facts. As a live-action adaptation of the beloved Teen Titans comics, the hit show concerns a group of young heroes led by Dick Grayson.
The tragic loss of the Rainbow Warrior caused unbelievable grief, shameless lies, and a maelstrom of political intrigue so terrible—it's unforgettable.
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