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.
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.
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....
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.
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When the Dionne quintuplets grew up and started investigating what had happened to their trust fund, they made a disturbing discovery.
In 1952, Princess Margaret’s father died, her sister took the throne, and Margaret fell in love. Sadly, that union was doomed to a tragic end.
Corey Feldman seems to have led multiple lives. One common thread, however, has been Feldman’s insistence that he was a victim of a Hollywood group that preyed on young actors like himself. There are believers...
One look at "The Black Garbo" Nina Mae McKinney, and people saw a bona fide star. But Hollywood simply wasn't ready for her.
Jerry Springer was a master at revealing his guests’ darkest secrets—but it turns out that he kept the most harrowing secret of all.
Williamina Fleming moved from Scotland to Boston with her husband at the age of 21, so she likely knew her life would change—but she had no idea how much.
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.
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.
We may be standing on the shoulders of giants—and, if some legends are believed, that phrase might be shockingly literal.
Area 51's workers don't drive there. They fly in on a classified US Government airline known only as "Janet."
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 world is filled with spectacular, bizarre, and iconic buildings—but these structures often have a surprisingly dark history.
Opposition to disco was so strong—it inspired one of the most disturbing Major League Baseball promotions in history...Disco Demolition Night.
What happened to these reality stars when the cameras stopped rolling? Just because they weren't on TV anymore doesn’t mean they stopped causing drama.
The subject of countless songs, referring to loss or longing as a broken heart goes back to ancient times. But hey, it’s just a metaphor. No one ever died of a broken heart, right? Well…not quite.
You know you want to know, so here they are: Here are the celebrity pandemic breakups that have occurred in these last two, awful years.
Here are some familiar child stars from the past. Where are they now? Are they thriving adult actors? Or did Hollywood chew them up and spit them back out.
Diana and Camilla will always be nemeses—and recently, some believe Camilla made a cruel request to Queen Elizabeth that rubbed salt in the wound.
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