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Inside The Scandals Of King Edward VIII, The British Monarch With Nazi Ties

Just a year into his reign in 1936, Edward VIII abdicated in order to marry American divorcée Wallis Simpson. But while England disapproved of the couple, Adolf Hitler welcomed them to Germany with open arms.

By Leah Silverman • Nov 21, 2021

Inside The Scandals Of King Edward VIII, The British Monarch With Nazi Ties

Just a year into his reign in 1936, Edward VIII abdicated in order to marry American divorcée Wallis Simpson. But while England disapproved of the couple, Adolf Hitler welcomed them to Germany with open arms.

By Leah Silverman • November 21, 2021

He Was Hollywood’s Favorite Native American, But Iron Eyes Cody Wasn’t Native At All

Iron Eyes Cody quickly became Hollywood's go-to actor for Native American roles, but America's noble "Indian" was of Sicilian descent.

By Gina Dimuro • Nov 21, 2021

He Was Hollywood’s Favorite Native American, But Iron Eyes Cody Wasn’t Native At All

Iron Eyes Cody quickly became Hollywood's go-to actor for Native American roles, but America's noble "Indian" was of Sicilian descent.

By Gina Dimuro • November 21, 2021

Ona Judge, The Story Of The Slave Who Escaped Washington’s Plantation

Ona Judge escaped a life of slavery on George Washington's plantation and stood her ground when he sent men to retrieve her.

By Katie Serena • Nov 20, 2021

Ona Judge, The Story Of The Slave Who Escaped Washington’s Plantation

Ona Judge escaped a life of slavery on George Washington's plantation and stood her ground when he sent men to retrieve her.

By Katie Serena • November 20, 2021

The Shocking Story Of George Washington’s Death, From Bloodletting To Beetles

Just before George Washington died at Mount Vernon on December 14, 1799, doctors only made things worse by draining 40 percent of his blood.

By Genevieve Carlton • Nov 20, 2021

The Shocking Story Of George Washington’s Death, From Bloodletting To Beetles

Just before George Washington died at Mount Vernon on December 14, 1799, doctors only made things worse by draining 40 percent of his blood.

By Genevieve Carlton • November 20, 2021

The Mysterious Case Of Amy Lynn Bradley, The 23-Year-Old Who Vanished From A Cruise Ship

In March 1998, Amy Lynn Bradley disappeared from the Rhapsody of the Seas on its way to Curacao. Seven years later, her family received a disturbing photograph that seemed to reveal her fate.

By Katie Serena • Nov 20, 2021

The Mysterious Case Of Amy Lynn Bradley, The 23-Year-Old Who Vanished From A Cruise Ship

In March 1998, Amy Lynn Bradley disappeared from the Rhapsody of the Seas on its way to Curacao. Seven years later, her family received a disturbing photograph that seemed to reveal her fate.

By Katie Serena • November 20, 2021

The Death Of Maurizio Gucci And The True Story Behind ‘House Of Gucci’

Maurizio Gucci was gunned down on orders of his embittered ex-wife Patrizia Reggiani on the steps of his Milan office on March 27, 1995.

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 19, 2021

The Death Of Maurizio Gucci And The True Story Behind ‘House Of Gucci’

Maurizio Gucci was gunned down on orders of his embittered ex-wife Patrizia Reggiani on the steps of his Milan office on March 27, 1995.

By Marco Margaritoff • November 19, 2021

Siren And Scientist: The Untold Story Of Hollywood Sex Symbol Hedy Lamarr

Hedy Lamarr was known in Hollywood as "the most beautiful woman in the world," and she also invented the technology that ultimately led to WiFi.

By Andrew Milne • Nov 19, 2021

Siren And Scientist: The Untold Story Of Hollywood Sex Symbol Hedy Lamarr

Hedy Lamarr was known in Hollywood as "the most beautiful woman in the world," and she also invented the technology that ultimately led to WiFi.

By Andrew Milne • November 19, 2021

How Patrizia Reggiani Orchestrated The Murder Of Her Husband That Inspired ‘House Of Gucci’

In 1972, Patrizia Reggiani married Maurizio Gucci and joined a world of fashion royalty. Two decades later, she hired a hitman to kill the magnate outside of his Milan office.

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 18, 2021

How Patrizia Reggiani Orchestrated The Murder Of Her Husband That Inspired ‘House Of Gucci’

In 1972, Patrizia Reggiani married Maurizio Gucci and joined a world of fashion royalty. Two decades later, she hired a hitman to kill the magnate outside of his Milan office.

By Marco Margaritoff • November 18, 2021

Meet George Raveling, The Basketball Coach Who Owns The ‘I Have A Dream’ Speech

At the 1963 March on Washington, George Raveling boldly asked Martin Luther King Jr. for a copy of his remarks. To his surprise, the iconic civil rights leader handed it to him.

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 17, 2021

Meet George Raveling, The Basketball Coach Who Owns The ‘I Have A Dream’ Speech

At the 1963 March on Washington, George Raveling boldly asked Martin Luther King Jr. for a copy of his remarks. To his surprise, the iconic civil rights leader handed it to him.

By Marco Margaritoff • November 17, 2021

Inside R. Norris Williams’ Astonishing Journey From Surviving The Titanic To Winning Olympic Gold

Not only did Richard Norris Williams make it out of the Titanic alive, he then went on to win the U.S. Tennis Championship later that same year.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 17, 2021

Inside R. Norris Williams’ Astonishing Journey From Surviving The Titanic To Winning Olympic Gold

Not only did Richard Norris Williams make it out of the Titanic alive, he then went on to win the U.S. Tennis Championship later that same year.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 17, 2021