Carl Wyndham articles

Riddle: What can fill an entire room but takes up no space?Answer: Light...

Riddle: What goes up but never comes down?Answer: Your age...

Riddle: What can travel around the world while staying in the same corner?Answer:  A stamp...

Known as one of the most skilled and ruthless commanders in history, Julius Caesar spent his life taking what he wanted with few people willing or able to stop him. After getting a taste of power and glory at a young age, he knew his destiny was to rule in one way or another. However, he made countless enemies, especially among those closest to him, so although he believed he was untouchable—others greatly disagreed.

Of all Truman Capote’s beautiful socialite “swans,” Gloria Guinness was the most scandalous. Called “the most elegant woman in the world,” by her admirers, Guinness nonetheless hid immense tragedy, infamy, and bitterness beneath her glittering façade—and dark rumors followed her to her immaculate grave. Pull back the curtain on this high society beauty.

There are plenty of reasons for Canadians to feel a sense of national pride. Maple syrup, bacon, beavers, and igloos might come to mind, but when the fireworks get going, look no further than the inspirational and heartbreaking story of Terry Fox to simultaneously pick you up and make you cry.

As the eldest daughter of King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, Marie Thérèse was never supposed to become Queen of France. But, after the Reign of Terror claimed every member of her family, Marie Thérèse became the Bourbons’ last hope—even if only for 20 minutes. Her resilience in the face of tragedy was as inspiring as it was heartbreaking.

A little-known empress from the early to mid-17th century was the Infanta Maria Anna of Spain. Not only was she married to an important leader of the Holy Roman Empire, but she was also a member of the infamous Habsburgs—one of history's most powerful, but twisted, dynasties.

During an interview to an American reporter, Charles Ponzi shamelessly justified his crimes.