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.
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.
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....
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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Don Simpson had a penchant for substances and call girls. It didn’t slow down his Hollywood career—but a body in his pool house finally spelled the end.
Despite her unlikely rise to power, Mary of Guise soon proved that she was one tough woman who could cut it in a man’s world.
Princess Antoinette, did everything in her power to turn her sister-in-law Grace Kelly’s royal fairy tale—into a horror story.
In 1991, Reba McEntire woke up to the sound of her phone ringing. She picked it up—and learned her worst nightmare had come true.
Betty Hutton lost everything and became a mere echo of the beauty she used to be—and yet, her greatest tragedy was by far her devastating end.
When Clara Barton faced the worst that humanity had to offer, she rolled up her sleeves and got to work—but it had devastating consequences.
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 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.
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.
Professor Snape Facts: He was one of the most tragic and bitter characters in the Wizarding World—but most fans don't know his even darker history.
The Addams Family has been lurking around for over 80 years, twisting perceptions of what “normal” families look like with their whimsically macabre humor. Now Netflix’s horror-comedy Wednesday features the titular Addams as the ultimate...
Oozing saddle sores were a common source of pain on the Yellowstone set, but there were far worse things in store for the actors.
Daemon Targaryen’s dragon Caraxes is as terrifying as his rider—but there’s a secret about him few fans know, and it reveals what might be in store.
The world is filled with spectacular, bizarre, and iconic buildings—but these structures often have a surprisingly dark history.
Balloonfest ’86 was one of history's most disastrous fundraising publicity stunts. The idea seemed harmless—but it became the city’s worst nightmare.
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