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.
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”.
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.
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....
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When Corinne Griffith met Broadway actor Danny Scholl, it seemed like she’d finally get her fairytale ending. Instead, it was a complete horror story.
Capucine was the French model-turned-actress who had one of Hollywood’s most powerful producers eating out of the palm of her hand. Her unparalleled beauty got her money, clothes, men, and fame—but it couldn’t get her the one thing she really wanted.
Richard Petty's name remains synonymous with excellence on the NASCAR tracks—but his success has gone hand in hand with some of his greatest tragedies.
Frank Hayes was an Irish stableman and trainer—but on the fateful day of June 4, 1923, he was a jockey that met a tragic end.
Dale Evans reigned as “Queen of the West”, with a career spanning several decades. And while she was no stranger to tragedy, her end was both heartbreaking and chilling.
Ona Munson is most famous for her controversial role in the mega-hit Gone with the Wind. But despite her professional success, Munson's tragic personal life told a very different story.
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.
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 world is filled with spectacular, bizarre, and iconic buildings—but these structures often have a surprisingly dark history.
The world's most haunted places can't escape from the dark events of their past.
As much as Sarah Jessica Parker and Kim Cattrall would like their very-public beef to be behind them, it was impossible to watch And Just Like That... and not notice Samantha's glaring absence every few...
The famed Marvel character Venom is getting his solo time on the big screen. Here are 24 facts about the iconic villain Venom.
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?
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.
Secret affairs. Backstage rages. Bitter rivalries. In all their years in the spotlight, the Beatles truly took “rock gods” to the next level.
When people realized that Olivia Munn was dating John Mulaney, they jumped to conclusions—but her story is a lot more complicated than people know.
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