Mustafa I’s madness defined his entire legacy—but there’s evidence suggesting that he might not have been as unstable as history claims.
Among names like PT Barnum, circus performer Pablo Fanque deserves his own chapter in the history books—if not for his mysterious life, then for the unbelievable stunts he pulled off in the ring.
From an early point in her life, Inga Arvad consistently found herself the subject of contention, which she would later regret.
In the long history of American outlaws, one name that always rings out is that of Jesse James.
They say you should learn something new every day. Here are some amazing facts about the Cold War that most people don't know—how many new things will you learn today?
Edward I was a brutal king, but his weak spot was his wife, Eleanor of Castile. Her dark side was just as bad as his—if not worse.
You let family members and friends know when a major life event happens, be it a marriage, birth, or death...but have you considered telling the bees?
Amy Robsart married for love—only for her scheming husband and his family to use her as a pawn in their brutal game of thrones.
The Wild West attracted degenerates, but James “Jim” Brown Miller may be the worst. But you know what they say about karma...
In Belgium, King Leopold II was hailed as the “Builder King” for his wondrous works. But overseas, in the Congo Free State, lay the horrific truth: Leopold was more of a butcher than a builder.
Facing impossible odds, the mighty 300 of Sparta made a stand at the Battle of Thermopylae that determined the course of history—despite how it ended.
Margaret Pole was such a force of nature that even Henry VIII was scared of her—but no amount of moxie could save her from her disturbing end.
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