The First Rulers Of Kingdoms And Empires

All kingdoms and empires have to begin somewhere, These were the people who created them—whether by force or diplomacy—here are the first rulers of kingdoms and empires.
December 11, 2024 Jack Hawkins

The Last Man To Die In WWI

Henry Nicholas John Gunther wanted to end WWI as a hero—but he had no idea that instead of charging to victory, he was rushing to his doom.
December 9, 2024 Julian Karas

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Agent 355: The Female Spy Who Saved America

You’ve probably never heard of Agent 355—and maybe that’s because this historical spy was so good at her very dangerous job.
December 9, 2024 Dancy Mason
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Celebrities We Didn't Know Were Spies

Harpo Marx visited the Soviet Union in the 1930s. Luckily, the KGB didn’t search him—because if they’d found the secret package taped to his leg, he would’ve been a dead man.
December 6, 2024 Samantha Henman

Inventors Who Were Killed By Their Creations

Sometimes, inventors make things with the best of intentions but, unfortunately, receive the worst outcomes. Here are some of the world's brightest minds who were struck down by their creations.
December 6, 2024 Jack Hawkins
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Inventors Who Were Killed By Their Own Inventions

These Dr. Frankensteins all created remarkable things, only for their inventions to turn on them.
December 2, 2024 Jamie Hayes
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40 Times Princess Diana Was Completely Iconic

Princess Diana is known as the "People's Princess" for good reason, but even we didn't remember all of her incredibly iconic moments.
November 29, 2024 Eul Basa
A photograph of the British Royal Family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, taken by an unknown photographer in May, 1937, following the Coronation of George VI . King George VI (1895-1952) and Queen Elizabeth (1900-2002) are shown in the crowns and robes worn during the Coronation. The young Princesses Elizabeth (1926-) and Margaret (1930-2002) stand happily in front of their parents, enjoying the big day.

Bizarre Facts About Every English Monarch

As you can imagine, this line of rulers has been involved their fair share of bizarre occurrences—so let’s go back to the beginning and look at the weirdest parts of each monarch’s reign.
November 28, 2024 Samantha Henman