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.
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.
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Lydia Locke may have had an angelic voice, but it hid a disturbing mind—something each one of her SEVEN husbands learned in their own twisted way.
Bizarre habits and gruesome deaths. Betrayals and insanity. These are the wild stories about the scandalous past that your history textbooks wouldn't cover.
One look at "The Black Garbo" Nina Mae McKinney, and people saw a bona fide star. But Hollywood simply wasn't ready for her.
Christina Onassis watched in horror as every single member of her family perished—but sadly, fate dealt her the worst hand of all.
Williamina Fleming moved from Scotland to Boston with her husband at the age of 21, so she likely knew her life would change—but she had no idea how much.
The conjoined sisters, Daisy and Violet Hilton were the darling “freaks” of vaudeville—but few know their twisted history.
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.
The world is filled with spectacular, bizarre, and iconic buildings—but these structures often have a surprisingly dark history.
We may be standing on the shoulders of giants—and, if some legends are believed, that phrase might be shockingly literal.
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."
The Slap. The Best Picture mix-up. Angelina Jolie's brother. We think we know what happened—but the truth about these Oscars scandals is much more twisted.
Fame isn't always what it seems—and these doomed celebrities are proof. Tragically, wealth and recognition only led them closer to their untimely ends.
Hollywood affairs have kept the gossip mill alive for decades. These stories expose all the dirty details: broken hearts, brutal betrayal, and pure passion.
Can a urinal be art? Marcel Duchamp thought so, and that's why he created Fountain—and people have been arguing about it ever since.
The Three Gorges Dam stands as the largest hydroelectric dam ever built, and it has even changed the Earth's rotation
Here are some familiar child stars from the past. Where are they now? Are they thriving adult actors? Or did Hollywood chew them up and spit them back out.
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