M. Clarke articles

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Surprising Facts About Neuschwanstein Castle, "Mad" King Ludwig's Real-Life Fantasy

Neuschwanstein Castle was the brainchild of "Mad" King Ludwig—but though he dreamed of creating a fairytale palace, fate had a cruel twist in store for him.
February 11, 2025 M. Clarke
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Unexpected Facts About Robert Plant, The Voice Of Led Zeppelin

Robert Plant is a music icon—but it took mountains of scandal, controversy, and tragedy to get there.
February 11, 2025 M. Clarke

Defector General, The Great Betrayer

Shi Yousan switched sides so many times that he was called “The Defector General”. He even betrayed himself—and it led to his downfall.
January 30, 2025 M. Clarke

Tragic Facts About Bobby Allison, NASCAR's Controversial Favorite

After 53 years, NASCAR named Bobby Allison the winner of the 1971 Bowman Gray race—but there’s still one victory that’s tainted by accusations of cheating.
January 22, 2025 M. Clarke

Uncovering The Secrets Of Greek Fire

A man once offered to reveal the ingredients of Greek fire to the Ottoman Empire if they would give him a position of command in their navy—the Empire’s response was horrific.
January 21, 2025 M. Clarke

Things About Medieval Ages We Get Totally Wrong

Turns out it’s a myth that people in the Middle Ages had a short life expectancy—but the truth behind this misconception is more heartbreaking than people know.
January 14, 2025 M. Clarke
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Elusive Facts About Bob Dylan, The King Of Songwriting

Bob Dylan is an absolute legend—but behind closed doors, his life is filled with scandal, heartbreak, and unimaginable loss.
January 10, 2025 M. Clarke

Things We Get Wrong About The Victorian Era

Turns out the Victorians had a strange fascination with the human body—but you’ll never guess which body part they obsessed over the most.
January 10, 2025 M. Clarke

The Fall And False Return Of Ellen DeGeneres

Ellen DeGeneres thought she could win fans back with her recent Netflix special—but there’s a twisted reason her jokes only made people angrier than ever.
December 31, 2024 M. Clarke


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