Humankind has been passing along legends and folklore since we’ve been able to communicate. The good news is, while many contain kernels of truth, the majority of the creepy legends shared in hushed tones over roaring fires aren’t true. Most are just exaggerated stories meant to scare listeners and sometimes […]
Kings and queens wield a lot of power – and sometimes, they let that power go to their heads. Just look at the petty figures of historical royalty who started wars over minor slights, or publicly snubbed people for upsetting them. Queen Victoria ignored her daughter Beatrice for months after […]
Organized crime can be explained as a complex and thoroughly centralized criminal enterprise that has been established for the explicit purpose of engaging in unlawful activities. In the world we live in, hundreds of organized crime families operate illegally and often engage in illicit activities. These activities include fraud, human […]
Songs have always been a fascinating way to explore popular culture. They possess meaning and symbolism, whether they’re considered timely, timeless, or both. Many permeate the zeitgeist as testaments to a generation’s woes, beliefs, loves, and hates. Essentially, music offers an escape. It can also be incredibly controversial. Some songs […]
If you come at the king, you’d best not miss, and if you do succeed, you’d better be ready to look over your shoulder for the rest of your days. Even when a conspiracy to topple a king actually succeeds, that doesn’t mean things worked out for the perpetrators. Regicide […]
When an actor dies on set, the project (if ever completed) is an eternal memorial, forever remembered for the unique and shocking tragedy. Below is a list of notable celebrities who died while filming a movie or TV show, from Heath Ledger to Brandon Lee to Marilyn Monroe. The list […]
Ironic deaths are the stuff of legend when it comes to the craziest deaths imaginable. For starters, the owner of the Segway died in a Segway accident and a Green Party candidate was killed by an SUV. Some of the most ironic deaths of recent memory have been gathered here […]
Let’s face it – sometimes history can get in the way of a good movie. And while we don’t fault these films for playing it loose with the facts, sometimes those overlooked details have major historical implications. To read more about films with major historical plot hols, go here: https://www.ranker.com/list/historical-plot-holes-in-movies/gordon-cameron […]
Some events in history are pretty well-known. You likely have some familiarity with the sinking of RMS Titanic, the first time man walked on the moon, and the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, whether it’s from school, the media, or popular culture. These are game-changers, watershed moments, times when an opportunity […]
Kings and queens wield a lot of power – and sometimes, they let that power go to their heads. Just look at the petty figures of historical royalty who started wars over minor slights, or publicly snubbed people for upsetting them. Queen Victoria ignored her daughter Beatrice for months after […]
