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How Britain’s ‘Wild Child’ Princess Margaret Brought The Crown Into The Modern Era

From partying to marrying a commoner, Princess Margaret’s brazen antics forced the British Crown to rethink some of its rules — and paved the way for modern royals to live more freely.

By Bernadette Deron • Oct 10, 2021

How Britain’s ‘Wild Child’ Princess Margaret Brought The Crown Into The Modern Era

From partying to marrying a commoner, Princess Margaret’s brazen antics forced the British Crown to rethink some of its rules — and paved the way for modern royals to live more freely.

By Bernadette Deron • October 10, 2021

The Story Of Vera Atkins, The Fearless British Spymaster Who Inspired James Bond’s Moneypenny

Throughout World War II, Vera Atkins recruited and trained hundreds of secret agents to fight the Nazis for Britain’s covert Special Operations Executive.

By Mark Shiffer • Oct 6, 2021

The Story Of Vera Atkins, The Fearless British Spymaster Who Inspired James Bond’s Moneypenny

Throughout World War II, Vera Atkins recruited and trained hundreds of secret agents to fight the Nazis for Britain’s covert Special Operations Executive.

By Mark Shiffer • October 6, 2021

How Skinheads Transformed From An Inclusive Youth Movement Into A Racist Hate Group

Before linking with neo-Nazism, skinhead culture started out as an alliance between young English and Jamaican working-class communities in 1960s London.

By Jaclyn Anglis • Oct 4, 2021

How Skinheads Transformed From An Inclusive Youth Movement Into A Racist Hate Group

Before linking with neo-Nazism, skinhead culture started out as an alliance between young English and Jamaican working-class communities in 1960s London.

By Jaclyn Anglis • October 4, 2021

The Legend Of Spring-Heeled Jack, The Victorian Demon Who Terrorized London

Before Jack the Ripper terrorized London, Spring-Heeled Jack was tormenting citizens with his claws and tight-fitted clothes.

By Aimee Lamoureux • Oct 2, 2021

The Legend Of Spring-Heeled Jack, The Victorian Demon Who Terrorized London

Before Jack the Ripper terrorized London, Spring-Heeled Jack was tormenting citizens with his claws and tight-fitted clothes.

By Aimee Lamoureux • October 2, 2021

The Epic Drinking Regimen Of Winston Churchill

A morning whiskey "mouthwash," a bottle of champagne at lunch, drink-offs with President Roosevelt. All in a day's work for U.K. Prime Minister Winston Churchill.

By Kara Goldfarb • Sep 28, 2021

The Epic Drinking Regimen Of Winston Churchill

A morning whiskey "mouthwash," a bottle of champagne at lunch, drink-offs with President Roosevelt. All in a day's work for U.K. Prime Minister Winston Churchill.

By Kara Goldfarb • September 28, 2021

The Life And Legacy Of Princess Diana In 33 Images

These pictures of Princess Diana at the palace, at the water park, and in the field show why she was hailed as "the People's Princess."

By Leah Silverman • Sep 26, 2021

The Life And Legacy Of Princess Diana In 33 Images

These pictures of Princess Diana at the palace, at the water park, and in the field show why she was hailed as "the People's Princess."

By Leah Silverman • September 26, 2021

Meet Bobby Sands, The Irish Nationalist Who Died During A Hunger Strike

Bobby Sands was a member of the Irish Republican Army and spent the last 66 days of his life on hunger strike in HM Prison Maze fighting for political prisoner status.

By Morgan Dunn • Sep 25, 2021

Meet Bobby Sands, The Irish Nationalist Who Died During A Hunger Strike

Bobby Sands was a member of the Irish Republican Army and spent the last 66 days of his life on hunger strike in HM Prison Maze fighting for political prisoner status.

By Morgan Dunn • September 25, 2021

Explore The Titanic’s Opulent, State-Of-The-Art Gym

Open only to first-class passengers, the Titanic's gym offered some of the best workout equipment of the 1910s — until it went down with the ship.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 19, 2021

Explore The Titanic’s Opulent, State-Of-The-Art Gym

Open only to first-class passengers, the Titanic's gym offered some of the best workout equipment of the 1910s — until it went down with the ship.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 19, 2021

Mary, Queen Of Scots: From The Infant Queen To A Grisly Execution, The Tragic True Story

She endured three husbands' deaths, was betrayed by Elizabeth I, and ultimately suffered a gruesome execution. This is the tragic story of Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots.

By Bernadette Deron • Sep 19, 2021

Mary, Queen Of Scots: From The Infant Queen To A Grisly Execution, The Tragic True Story

She endured three husbands' deaths, was betrayed by Elizabeth I, and ultimately suffered a gruesome execution. This is the tragic story of Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots.

By Bernadette Deron • September 19, 2021

The Incredible Story Of Lachhiman Gurung, The One-Handed Hero Of World War II

A Nepalese Gurkha soldier who fought for Britain, Lachhiman Gurung fended off 200 Japanese soldiers in May 1945 — after losing his right hand to a grenade blast.

By Mark Shiffer • Sep 16, 2021

The Incredible Story Of Lachhiman Gurung, The One-Handed Hero Of World War II

A Nepalese Gurkha soldier who fought for Britain, Lachhiman Gurung fended off 200 Japanese soldiers in May 1945 — after losing his right hand to a grenade blast.

By Mark Shiffer • September 16, 2021