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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Faustina flaunted her affairs in her husband’s face and never faced any consequences—until one day, when finally she went too far.
Louise de la Vallière seemed to be the unwitting victim in a vicious game of thrones—but her innocent exterior was her most dangerous weapon.
When Marguerite d’Orléans married the heir to the Tuscan throne, it seemed like a fairy tale—but she was actually trapped in a twisted horror story.
Jane Avril inspired the character Satine in the musical film Moulin Rouge—and her life was just as tragic as Baz Luhrmann’s interpretation of her.
Rosalie Duthe was a beautiful French courtesan with a dubious claim to fame. But what's the reality behind all of the accusations?
On the surface, Mary II of England seemed like the ultimate good girl of the 17th century—but nothing could be further from the truth.
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.
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.
We may be standing on the shoulders of giants—and, if some legends are believed, that phrase might be shockingly literal.
Divide something in two. Then do it again. If you keep going, what do you end up with? When you get to the bottom, what is everything made of?
We wouldn't be here without the sun, but have you ever wondered why is the sun so hot? The answer is both very simple, and very complicated.
Louie Louie by the Kingsmen is an early rock and roll classic. It's also a complete and utter mess—but that's all part of the magic.
The world is filled with spectacular, bizarre, and iconic buildings—but these structures often have a surprisingly dark history.
Few stories are as compelling as the supposed “curse” that haunted the production of the 1982 film Poltergeist.
The Same Painting Kept Emerging Undamaged After Housefires, But The Truth Behind The Curse Was Something Nobody Expected.
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