Vikings Didn't Have Horned Helmets. This Is Why You Think They Did
Just like pirates, what we think we know about the Vikings is based on mythology and popular culture rather than historical fact.
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Rules The British Royal Family Have To Follow Forever
Some people want to be famous, and others would love to become part of the royal family. In many ways, royals appear to live a charmed life of fancy events.
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The Real Reason Netflix's The Queen's Gambit Is Being Sued
For a few months in late 2020, the hottest thing on TV was a seven-episode Netflix series about chess. "The Queen's Gambit," was based on the 1983 novel.
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How The Black Mafia Family Became The Drug Trafficking Kings Of Detroit
The Black Mafia Family is one of the largest drug-trafficking rings out of Detroit, Michigan. It was created by two brothers, Demetrius and Terry Flenory.
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The Truth About The Real-Life Kings Who Inspired Macbeth
William Shakespeare penned one of his greatest tragedies, "Macbeth," around 1606 with the hopes of impressing his patron, King James I — adding special touches.
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The Truth About King Khufu's Solar Boat
In mid-August 2021, a boat went on a journey in Egypt. Normally this wouldn't be of interest to anyone, but this wasn't a typical journey — or a typical boat.
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Why Queen Elizabeth I's White Makeup Was Actually Dangerous
Queen Elizabeth I survived smallpox, but her face was left permanently scarred. Devastated, she began to layer the makeup on to hide the ravages of the disease.
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The Heart-Wrenching Death Of Tiger King's Erik Cowie
Erik Cowie, a former head zookeeper at "Tiger King" Joe Exotic's Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park, was found dead on September 3.
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Why FDR Once Served Hot Dogs To The King And Queen Of England
When President Franklin D. Roosevelt welcomed the king and queen of England, he fed them an American classic, the much-loved hot dog.
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The Reason Mary Queen Of Scots Is Considered Unlucky
Born in 1542 and beheaded in 1587, Mary Queen of Scots -- Mary Stuart -- lived a disastrous, dramatic, and ultimately tragic life.
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Peking To Paris: The Crazy True Story Of The 1907 Motor Race
Had a French newspaper never poked fun at race car drivers for going around in circles, the 1907 Peking to Paris Race may never have existed.
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Famous People The Queen Can't Stand
There have been many speculations around hidden and sometimes not-so-hidden clashes the Queen of England has had.
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The Tragic Truth About The Nanking Massacre
While the Holocaust and the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki are widely discussed and taught in schools, the Nanking Massacre is less well-known.
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Inside The Paranoid Mind Of King Henry VII
As with all kings who took their thrones through conquest, the reign of Henry VII began, on paper at least, in a blaze of glory.
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Scary Hiking Stories That Will Make You Want To Stay Indoors
Hiking is an opportunity to get out in nature and explore the world. But these scary hiking stories will make you want to stay indoors.
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The History Of God Save The Queen Explained
The words "God save the queen" are usually said to demonstrate and vocalize British patriotism and support of the British royal family.
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Here's What Happened To The Bodies Of The Most Famous Kings In History
For every state funeral, there's a story of callous disregard and unmarked graves. Here's what happened to the bodies of the most famous kings in history.
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Here's What Happened To The Bodies Of The Most Famous Queens In History
You might know how these famous queens died, but not what happened to them in the end. Here's what happened to the bodies of the most famous queens in history.
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How The King's Speech Ignored King George VI's True Story
As the immortalized speeches of Winston Churchill were yet to come, in 1939 it fell upon King George VI to overcome his stutter and address the public.
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The Man Who Escaped Prison By Simply Walking Out The Door
Steven Russell was such an amazing conman that he walked out of prison on four separate occasions. And the hopeless romantic did it all for love.
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Groundbreaking Female Filmmakers Of Early Hollywood
Here's a look at the women who were silenced long after the silent film era ended. These are the groundbreaking female filmmakers of early Hollywood and beyond.
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What It Was Like Taking Part In The Oklahoma Land Rush Of 1889
People from every walk of life participated, carving their own piece of the treeless landscape. Here's what you need to know about the Oklahoma Land Rush.
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The Real Reason Stephen King Hated Kubrick's The Shining
Stanley Kubrick and Stephen King. Both masters of their disciplines. But when Kubrick filmed his version of The Shining, King didn't find it all that thrilling.
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Rules Employees Of The British Royal Family Have To Follow
The British royal family has servants to do everything. However, working for the royals comes with very specific rules.
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Here's How Much King Kong Would Weigh According To Scientists
Attempting to determine just how much King Kong would weigh varies, based on who you ask and which version of Kong you're taking into consideration.
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Did Groundbreaking Scientist Galileo Galilei Ever Get Married?
Galileo, the famous Italian astronomer and accomplished physicist and mathematician, had an unconventional family life. Did he ever marry or raise kids?
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What You Might Not Know About Stephen King's Near-Death Experience
In 1999, horror novelist Stephen King had a close brush with death, but it wasn't from a ghost. Here's the truth about King's near-death experience.
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