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.
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”.
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.
Born into an affluent family, Patricia Hearst was likely used to the public’s attention by the time she was 19, but then her whole life turned upside-down. What followed was one of the most sensationalized cases ever faced in America. Seen as a domestic terrorist by some, and a hero by others, Patricia would live to answer for her actions and provide her side of the story—even if the details remain foggy to this day.
Queens of France have a long tradition of drama and downfalls, but Queen Marie Leszczyńska’s personal foibles put them all to shame.
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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.
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.
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.
The tragic and disturbing story of Ann Woodward is chilling proof that the higher you climb, the further there is to fall.
Surrounded by indulgence from birth, Lady Jeanne Campbell never learned how to control herself—and she paid a dark price for it.
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.
Area 51's workers don't drive there. They fly in on a classified US Government airline known only as "Janet."
The Cooper’s Ferry archaeological site in Idaho has altered how researchers understand the presence of the earliest human migrants in North America.
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 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.
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...
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.
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.
Tragic Love Stories Facts. Romeo and Juliet have nothing on these love stories. Not only are they tragic, they actually happened in real life.
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