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”.
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.
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Born into screen royalty, Douglas Fairbanks Jr. was a Hollywood golden child—yet few people know his incredibly dark history.
The infamous Elagabalus presented himself as a pure and benevolent god—but behind closed doors, his dirty secrets tell a VERY different story.
When Humphrey Bogart abandoned Mayo Methot for Lauren Bacall, it was infamous—yet few know the unhinged act Methot performed after their wedding.
Linda Blair’s role as Regan in The Exorcist was her first major acting gig—but her experience on set was also a horror story.
Comedian and actor Pete Davidson is not your typical leading man. Gangly, tattooed, and equipped with a world of baggage, this self-deprecating star of SNL is unapologetically himself—and women can't seem to get enough of...
If you want a true femme fatale, look no further than the infamous moment starlet Anita Ekberg had with the paparazzi.
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 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.
Diana and Camilla will always be nemeses—and recently, some believe Camilla made a cruel request to Queen Elizabeth that rubbed salt in the wound.
Paris and Nicole seemed to have the closest friendship in Hollywood—but all it took was one night to tear them apart, sparking a brutal feud.
Wherever Bennifer goes, drama follows. Their “happily ever after” has been 20 years in the making—but they’ve left behind a trail of broken hearts.
After a series of seriously harrowing incidents, Taylor Swift went to chilling lengths to protect herself from potential stalkers.
You let family members and friends know when a major life event happens, be it a marriage, birth, or death...but have you considered telling the bees?
The world is filled with spectacular, bizarre, and iconic buildings—but these structures often have a surprisingly dark history.
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