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.
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”.
Richard III is one of history's greatest villains. He was a deformed usurper who stole the throne and paid the ultimate price for it. But who was the man behind the stories? It turns out, Richard III was one of the most unlikely, ruthless, and compelling rulers in the history of England. So, was Richard III a misunderstood figure, or a tyrant who earned his reputation with blood? Dive into his dark history and decide for yourself.
Al Capone is the most infamous gangster in American history. This larger-than-life figure terrorized the streets of prohibition-era Chicago, yet his boisterous personality and extravagant lifestyle made him a national celebrity. But the life Alfonse Capone lived came with a heavy price. When Scarface's end finally came, it was absolutely brutal—but it was one heck of a ride while it lasted.
As the baby of Queen Victoria’s massive brood, Princess Beatrice should have had it easy. But nothing could have been further from the truth. From a childhood spent under her domineering mother’s thumb to Beatrice’s devastating rebellion, the princess’s life was certainly no fairy tale—and, when all was said and done, she got the opposite of a happy ending.
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Haing S. Ngor was the first Asian actor to win an Academy award for a debut performance—but his success followed close on the heels of unspeakable tragedy.
David Crosby passed in January 2023, and the cause of his death is still unverified.
Before Lakshmi Bai died, she asked the locals to cremate her immediately so soldiers couldn’t take her body as a trophy.
When “Little” Edie Beale died, no one found her body for five days. The lost socialite had been forgotten one final time.
Marcus Crassus was known as “the richest man in Rome”—and when he finally met his end in 53 BC, it was utterly horrifying.
Tawny Kitaen was an American actress best known for her iconic appearances in Whitesnake’s music videos, including Still of the Night and Here I Go Again. Beyond her on-screen fame, her personal life drew public attention as well—marked by a high-profile relationship with a professional athlete and a difficult divorce that often made headlines.
We may be standing on the shoulders of giants—and, if some legends are believed, that phrase might be shockingly literal.
Alcatraz was only in operation for less than 30 years, but in that time it gained the reputation as one of the most notorious prisons in American history.
The history of Mexico City stretches back almost two centuries before the Spanish ever set foot in the Americas. Rather, the Spanish built their capital on top of the ashes of one of the most beautiful and unique cities in history: Tenochtitlan.
Situated on the Nile’s west bank opposite Luxor, Egypt’s Valley of the Kings took over from the pyramids as the pharaohs’ preferred location for the afterlife. The Valley is a timeless monument to the Ancient Egyptians’ complex vision of eternity.
During a food shortage in WWI, an army supply ship docked in Amsterdam and had to fight off men and women looting the supplies.
Europe’s oldest known lakeside village has been discovered in the tranquil waters of Lake Ohrid in the Balkans, expanding our knowledge of early Neolithic life.
When it comes to reality TV villains, Omarosa was the first and the worst—especially considering what she did after the cameras stopped.
The tragic loss of the Rainbow Warrior caused unbelievable grief, shameless lies, and a maelstrom of political intrigue so terrible—it's unforgettable.
The James Webb Space Telescope looks like some weird, honeycomb, spaceship...thing. What gives? Well, this brilliant machine has a few tricks up its sleeve.
“Magicians are the most honest people in the world—they tell you [that] they're gonna fool you, and then they do it.”—James Randi, magician and skepticThroughout history, where there has been a place for wonder, there...
Most people feel that have a strong grasp on the senses. They are, after all, as plain as the nose on their face. But they haven’t heard of the host of other senses human beings...
Over the centuries, European explorers have done some undoubtedly wild (and disgraceful) things to survive and profit.
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