modern history

How Tim Allen Went From A Cocaine-Trafficking Criminal To ‘Home Improvement’ Star

After being caught with more than half a kilo of cocaine, Tim Allen faced life imprisonment in 1978. So he decided to make a deal — which eventually led to fame and fortune.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 16, 2026

How Tim Allen Went From A Cocaine-Trafficking Criminal To ‘Home Improvement’ Star

After being caught with more than half a kilo of cocaine, Tim Allen faced life imprisonment in 1978. So he decided to make a deal — which eventually led to fame and fortune.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 16, 2026

The Tragic True Stories Behind Some Of Hollywood’s Biggest Child Stars

From Shirley Temple to the Two Coreys, these iconic child actors endured hardships invisible in their onscreen lives.

By Leah Silverman • Mar 16, 2026

The Tragic True Stories Behind Some Of Hollywood’s Biggest Child Stars

From Shirley Temple to the Two Coreys, these iconic child actors endured hardships invisible in their onscreen lives.

By Leah Silverman • March 16, 2026

The Story Of Adolf Hitler’s Death And The Calamitous Days That Preceded It

On April 30, 1945, Adolf Hitler and his new bride Eva Braun swallowed cyanide capsules in his Berlin bunker. Then, the Nazi dictator shot himself to ensure his death.

By Genevieve Carlton • Mar 15, 2026

The Story Of Adolf Hitler’s Death And The Calamitous Days That Preceded It

On April 30, 1945, Adolf Hitler and his new bride Eva Braun swallowed cyanide capsules in his Berlin bunker. Then, the Nazi dictator shot himself to ensure his death.

By Genevieve Carlton • March 15, 2026

25 Outrageous Photos Of The Surrealist Ball Hosted By The Rothschilds In 1972

Famous figures like Salvador Dalí and Audrey Hepburn donned elaborate costumes, dined on green dinner rolls, and wandered through a "hellish" maze at the party hosted by Guy and Marie-Hélène de Rothschild at the Château de Ferrière outside of Paris.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 15, 2026

25 Outrageous Photos Of The Surrealist Ball Hosted By The Rothschilds In 1972

Famous figures like Salvador Dalí and Audrey Hepburn donned elaborate costumes, dined on green dinner rolls, and wandered through a "hellish" maze at the party hosted by Guy and Marie-Hélène de Rothschild at the Château de Ferrière outside of Paris.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 15, 2026

How The Kennedy Curse Has Tormented America’s First Family For 80 Years

Despite their fame, power, and glamour, the Kennedy family has suffered a seemingly endless series of tragedies that have been dubbed the "Kennedy Curse."

By Morgan Dunn • Mar 15, 2026

How The Kennedy Curse Has Tormented America’s First Family For 80 Years

Despite their fame, power, and glamour, the Kennedy family has suffered a seemingly endless series of tragedies that have been dubbed the "Kennedy Curse."

By Morgan Dunn • March 15, 2026

The 9 Most Convincing Alien Abductions In Modern History

From the 1969 Berkshires UFO incident to the eerie tale of Barney and Betty Hill, these alien abduction stories might even make skeptics believe that the truth is out there.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 15, 2026

The 9 Most Convincing Alien Abductions In Modern History

From the 1969 Berkshires UFO incident to the eerie tale of Barney and Betty Hill, these alien abduction stories might even make skeptics believe that the truth is out there.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 15, 2026

The Story Of Mary Jane Kelly, Jack The Ripper’s Most Gruesome Murder Victim

Mary Jane Kelly was an enigmatic figure with a mostly unverified story. What was clear, though, was the horrifying nature of her murder.

By Kara Goldfarb • Mar 14, 2026

The Story Of Mary Jane Kelly, Jack The Ripper’s Most Gruesome Murder Victim

Mary Jane Kelly was an enigmatic figure with a mostly unverified story. What was clear, though, was the horrifying nature of her murder.

By Kara Goldfarb • March 14, 2026

The True Story Of Lewis Nixon And The ‘Band Of Brothers’ He Served With During World War II

Captain Lewis Nixon III fought with the 101st Airborne Division's Easy Company alongside Major Dick Winters in historic clashes like D-Day and the Battle of the Bulge.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 14, 2026

The True Story Of Lewis Nixon And The ‘Band Of Brothers’ He Served With During World War II

Captain Lewis Nixon III fought with the 101st Airborne Division's Easy Company alongside Major Dick Winters in historic clashes like D-Day and the Battle of the Bulge.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 14, 2026

The Truth Behind 11 Of Your Favorite Historical Movies

Kenneth Taylor, an American pilot portrayed in Michael Bay's Pearl Harbor, called the movie "a piece of trash; over-sensationalized and completely distorted."

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 14, 2026

The Truth Behind 11 Of Your Favorite Historical Movies

Kenneth Taylor, an American pilot portrayed in Michael Bay's Pearl Harbor, called the movie "a piece of trash; over-sensationalized and completely distorted."

By Marco Margaritoff • March 14, 2026

9 Unbelievable Stories Of Sideshow Performers Made Famous In 19th And 20-Century ‘Freak Shows’

These vintage sideshow performers were born with unusual physical attributes, giving them little choice other than to make their living doing "freak shows."

By Erin Kelly • Mar 14, 2026

9 Unbelievable Stories Of Sideshow Performers Made Famous In 19th And 20-Century ‘Freak Shows’

These vintage sideshow performers were born with unusual physical attributes, giving them little choice other than to make their living doing "freak shows."

By Erin Kelly • March 14, 2026