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”.
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.
There are plenty of reasons for Canadians to feel a sense of national pride. Maple syrup, bacon, beavers, and igloos might come to mind, but when the fireworks get going, look no further than the inspirational and heartbreaking story of Terry Fox to simultaneously pick you up and make you cry.
History portrays Edward VI as the feeble and ultimately doomed son of Henry VIII, but the truth is so much darker than that. Far from a weakling, even as a boy, Edward proved nearly as twisted as his rotund father—and his gruesome end was likely a blessing for England. Don't believe us? Dive in and find out for yourself.
We spent years knowing him as the Prince of Wales, but Charles now goes by the title of King Charles III of England—and his scandalous and tragic past rivals the messiest monarchs in Britain’s long history.
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Jenny Maxwell had Hollywood at her fingertips and her whole life ahead of her—but if few people know of her today, maybe that’s because of her chilling end.
Olivia Newton-John continues to capture hearts with her iconic role in “Grease,” but her backstory hides unbelievable tragedies
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.
Most outlaws stole money. Soapy Smith stole an entire town.
Anne Marie D’Orléans was considered “the greatest heiress in Europe”—but her love life was brutally cursed. Her "happily ever after" went up in flames.
The people of Spain adored their benevolent King Alfonso XIII...at first. However, as the years wore on, he couldn't hide the twisted man he was deep down.
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.
Area 51's workers don't drive there. They fly in on a classified US Government airline known only as "Janet."
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 Cooper’s Ferry archaeological site in Idaho has altered how researchers understand the presence of the earliest human migrants in North America.
The stone walls of Matera do not whisper history—they press it into the air. The scent of damp limestone still clings to cave ceilings carved thousands of years ago, while narrow passages funnel light exactly where ancient families needed it most. Long before electricity or plumbing, people here shaped homes directly into rock faces to create a settlement that never stopped evolving. Archaeological research over the last several decades has revealed that Matera's cave dwellings, known as the Sassi, are among the longest continuously inhabited regions on Earth. These findings challenge old assumptions about early human life, showing adaptability and social structure that lasted from the Paleolithic era through modern times.
The Rock of Gibraltar is one of the oldest continuously inhabited places in the world.
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.
"Harvard takes perfectly good plums as students, and turns them into prunes."—Architect Frank Lloyd WrightTry to name an American university, and most people will probably think of Harvard first. This little school just outside of Boston is one of...
Here at Factinate, we like to think that finding a good fact is our bread-and-butter. We spend all day researching new bits of fun trivia for our loyal readers, because we believe that there's nothing...
Clerks What makes for a good cult following? These gems are cinematic underdogs that have garnered over-the-top admiration and adoration from a dedicated fan base. They’re usually low-budget, improvised, controversial, subculture magnifiers, and originally shunned...
The history of resurrections is truly disturbing. Humans have been trying to cheat death for centuries—and they’ve made some utterly gruesome attempts.
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