We may be standing on the shoulders of giants—and, if some legends are believed, that phrase might be shockingly literal.
Though Lord Byron was a great poet, he left a dark legacy, with a history of heartbreak, seduction, and even taboo relationships to his name.
Over the decades, astronauts have broken barriers, set records, and redefined what humans are capable of.
Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus Augustus was Rome's first emperor, and he didn't become the most powerful man in the world by showing mercy.
Chilling conspiracies. Jaw-dropping affairs. Disturbing allegations. The legacy of Louis Mountbatten gets darker every day.
Mary Mallon unknowingly infected people with typhoid fever, earning her the infamous name “Typhoid Mary”—but was she the victim or the villain of this story?
Florence Nightingale had such a profound influence on modern society that nearly everyone is familiar with her name. This is her extraordinary story.
As the youngest of six children, Alfred The Great was never supposed to become king, but he snatched the throne from his own family.
Buckle up, settle in, and let’s discover where the Hiltons came from, how they rose to power, and what secrets they have buried in their closets.
Anne Askew was a bold Protestant figure at Henry VIII’s court, known for her outspoken beliefs. Her defiance made her powerful enemies—and cost her her life.
Henry Ford revolutionized the world with the assembly line and the Model T, but too many people forget about the dark side of the man's life.
When British officials agreed to free India, they unexpectedly partitioned the land as well. Gandhi went on to appeal this decision, but was horrifically assassinated before he could win.
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