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Field Marshal Bernard Law “Monty” Montgomery was instrumental in defeating the Axis forces during WWII. His strategic brilliance, however, was second only to his massive ego and total lack of tact. More people need to know about Bernard “Monty” Montgomery, the man who Winston Churchill himself described as, “In defeat, unbeatable; in victory, unbearable”.

Imagine a world where burly Norse warriors discover a new continent—and then just... walk away. Wild, right? Get ready for a story into why the Vikings pulled the ultimate “not interested” move on North America. But first, an introduction.

A gentleman to some and a menace to others, John Dillinger put America in a frenzy with a spree that led to the formation of the FBI itself—until his luck ran out.

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.

Alexander Hamilton was a genius by most accounts, with historians like Paul Johnson stating he was “the only one of the Founding Fathers fully entitled to that accolade”. However, Hamilton’s thinking didn’t jive with everyone, so much so that some people devoted their whole lives to eliminating his legacy. For years, his story sat in obscurity, but he has now become one of the most recognizable names in history—with the help of some modern publicity.

The House of Tudor had more than its fair share of scandalous figures, from Henry VIII’s many marriages to the intrigue and plots of the court of Elizabeth I. But few remember the twisted tale of Mary Tudor—the English princess who briefly became Queen of France. From her secret marriage to her bitter rivalry with Anne Boleyn, Mary packed a lot into her short life.

In 5th-century Europe, nearly everyone in power knew of Attila, and those who were wise hoped to never come face to face with him. With his legions of Huns, Attila became a terror, taking what he wanted and overcoming all who tried to stop him. Despite his legacy of conquest, he was far from the uncivilized barbarian that the Europeans painted him as—but he still capitalized on their fear.

Being a Tsar in Russia is a bloody business—just ask the Romanovs. But even though that Imperial family has gone down in infamy, their ancestor, Emperor Peter III of Russia, met an even crueler fate. Born into immense privilege and then suffering an unbelievably tragic downfall, the story of Peter III is one of the great melodramas in Russian history.

In a time when Scotland was buckling under English rule, William Wallace exploded onto the scene with blood, fire, and an unshakable cry for freedom. He didn’t just battle an empire—he ignited a movement that reshaped history. From guerrilla warfare to gruesome martyrdom, Wallace’s life reads like a myth… because much of it became one. But behind every legend is a real story—and we're about to uncover the man beneath the war paint.

Henry McCarty, or as he was later known, Billy the Kid, may not have been perfect, but he wasn’t the bloodthirsty outlaw that several others in his time became. Looking deeper into his life as a bandit, it’s clear that in many circumstances, he was the victim of simple misfortune. While he certainly enjoyed life on the other side of the law, most of his issues came from being in the wrong place at the wrong time—even at the bitter end.

The Tudors were some of the most compelling, powerful, and disturbing monarchs in history—and they began with an upstart nobody named Henry VII. The father of the Tudor dynasty turned England into a powerhouse, but his failings as a father created a monster. Where did it all go so wrong?

We often imagine princesses leading charmed lives filled with romance, adventure and riches. However, this was not the case for Deokhye, the last princess of Korea. At a young age she endured discrimination and exile. For a while, she even disappeared from the public consciousness altogether, only to resurface in the unlikeliest of places. Read on to learn more about Korea’s forgotten princess...