Nikolas C. articles

Charlie Chaplin made the world smile, but—from his tragic childhood to his many scandals—his real life was no laughing matter.

While Spartacus remains one of the most well-known names in history, the story of his life is full of ambiguity and unknowns. What is certain is that, he became one of Rome’s greatest threats.

From the 1970s through the early 2000s, John Ritter lit up screens with his quick wit, flawless physical comedy, and uncanny charm. But behind the laughter and lovable characters was a man with a heart just as big as his talent. And when tragedy struck, the sudden loss of such a beloved figure left fans—and even Hollywood itself—reeling in disbelief.

Herod was known as a terrifying tyrant of a ruler, but what he did with his wife’s body after executing her was truly chilling.

Terry Kath was called "the best guitarist in the universe" by none other than Jimi Hendrix. Sadly, though, he met a tragic end at the young age of 31.

Robert Conrad charmed America as Secret Service agent James West, but his dangerous stunt work behind the scenes proved he was just as daring in real life.

One morning, a confused Ozzy Osbourne woke up in a jail cell. When the officers told him what he’d done, he was absolutely horrified.

Music has no shortage of divas and eccentric personalities, but in Ginger Baker’s case, his actions earned a whole new level of notoriety. While he spent much of his life collaborating with other musicians in various groups, one would be hard-pressed to find more than a few who truly called him a friend. To fans and those closest to him, he was ill-tempered at best, and dangerous at worst—all while being one of the most iconic drummers in rock history.

Becoming an enemy of England and the law itself, Robert the Bruce fought for Scotland’s independence and to claim his right to the Scottish throne.