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.
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.
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....
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.
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Poet Percy Shelley left behind a trail of utter destruction that included broken promises, jilted lovers, and ruined lives.
Irene Of Athens Facts. Beauty, brains, and an iron will: Irene of Athens used all of these to stay in power in the cut-throat Byzantine Empire.
Chuck Berry was revered for making rock and roll hits, but he was also infamous for his run-ins with the law. And it all started when he was just a teen.
Vicki Morgan, the most infamous mistress in America, made plenty of enemies during her scandalous life—but she didn't deserve such a chilling end.
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.
Iris Murdoch is one of the most prolific Irish and British authors of her time, with her work often asking philosophical questions, confronting the meaning of morality, and tearing at the roots of human intimacy....
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.
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.
Why did Meghan Markle disappear? Markle’s issues with her father are no secret—but few know about her twisted feud with her half-sister.
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.
When it comes to reality TV villains, Omarosa was the first and the worst—especially considering what she did after the cameras stopped.
Facing impossible odds, the mighty 300 of Sparta made a stand at the Battle of Thermopylae that determined the course of history—despite how it ended.
The tragic loss of the Rainbow Warrior caused unbelievable grief, shameless lies, and a maelstrom of political intrigue so terrible—it's unforgettable.
Awesome! Facebook's "Like" button was introduced in 2010, and according to engineers, it was called the "Awesome" button. Well done, Facebook. Here are 24 (quite random and obscure) facts!Awesome Things Facts24. UntakenLiam Neeson had two hit...
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