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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.

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”.

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.

Queens of France have a long tradition of drama and downfalls, but Queen Marie Leszczyńska’s personal foibles put them all to shame.

Helen Keller is a household name. Everyone knows the story of the blind, deaf woman who defied the odds. However, what do we truly know about the woman she was beyond her disabilities? Discover the true Helen Keller, the woman who overcame incredible odds and wrote a life story that still inspires us all.

Immortalized beyond the pages of history books, King Henry V became the subject of many literary works. However, his true legacy may be murkier. While many were quick to celebrate him as a hero king, who led Britain to greatness against its enemies, others have since pointed out his faults—and how he may not be as noble as previously thought.

The world owes so much to Alan Turing. Without his quick and clever mind, the Allied Forces may never have been able to unravel the impossible messages produced by the German Enigma machine. WWII would have looked very different without that knowledge. Despite this, the British government detained Turing simply for being himself. Let’s shine a light on the true Alan Turing—and all he’s done for the world.

King Carol II of Romania earned the title “The Manipulative King” for his many political ploys, both inside and outside of Romania. But, fascinating as Carol II’s exploits in the game of thrones might have been, the real manipulations weren’t political—they were personal. Move over Harry; from abdications to coups to secret marriages, Carol II was the ultimate playboy prince.

If there was ever a man whose actions forever outweighed everything else about him, it was Benedict Arnold. During the American Revolution, he quickly became indispensable and had everything he could possibly need. However, he couldn’t stop hustling and eventually threw it all away. Many historians have deliberated over what complex motives were at the root of his betrayal—but the truth may be a lot simpler.

As Catherine of Aragon’s body was prepared for burial, it was noted that her corpse appeared to be healthy, save for her heart, which had turned completely black.

Joseph Merrick kept his hideous face hidden behind a burlap sack. Another thing that’s hidden is his actual real life story. Don’t trust the movie—the truth is even more astonishing.

Henry VIII’s son Edward VI was notorious for his tragic, short-lived reign, but England’s doomed boy king has nothing on his close contemporary, King Francis II of France. From his father’s brutal demise to his mother’s cruel machinations, Francis’s life was no gilded existence—and then there was his own horrific end.