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On 7 April 1926, a slight, grey-haired Irishwoman in a black shawl fired a revolver at Benito Mussolini, the strutting, bare-chested...

In the grand tradition of over-the-top adventurers who defied both death and common sense, few figures stand as tall—literally and...

It is often said that war brings out the best and worst in humanity. But in the case of Corporal Wojtek, it also brought out the best in...

It is an amusing yet historically revealing episode that, in 1940, a young Fidel Castro—yes, that Fidel Castro—decided to write a letter...

An artist's studio is a crucial space. Our creative studios may sometimes appear cluttered or chaotic, yet this is where remarkable...

In the late 1950s, Władziu Valentino Liberace, the flamboyant American pianist and entertainer known simply as “Liberace,” was at the...

It was a cold, clear night on 16 September 1979, when two East German families—the Strelzyks and the Wetzels—stood in a secluded forest...

Waylon Jennings (left) in the last photo of Buddy Holly. The 1950s had been a golden era for rock and roll, filled with energetic...

Discover the incredible true story of the Abernathy Brothers, America’s youngest adventurers, who rode horses, cars, and motorcycles across the nation.

Imagine walking along Riverside Drive in the early 20th century and encountering a mansion so grand that it dwarfed even the gilded...

When John Stith Pemberton was born on July 8, 1831, in Knoxville, Georgia, few could have predicted that this small-town boy would invent...

It's 1921, an impossibly clever French businesswoman and belle of the Parisian social elite has created a scent that is revolutionising...

In the early hours of 18 March 1990, two men dressed as police officers rang the buzzer at the side entrance of the Isabella Stewart...

ChatGPT said: For decades, Alfred Cheney Johnston’s photographs of the Ziegfeld Follies lay hidden, their shimmering feathers, sparkling gowns, and occasional bare skin tucked away from public view. It wasn’t until after his death that the world rediscovered these luminous portraits, revealing the glamour, daring, and artistry of Broadway’s golden era.

Sarla Thukral’s life is a testament to determination, adaptability, and resourcefulness. Born in 1914 in Delhi, she became one of the...

Errol Flynn’s life was nothing short of cinematic. Born on 20 June 1909 in Hobart, Tasmania, he lived a life filled with adventure,...

Few figures in fashion have left as enduring a mark as Coco Chanel. Known for revolutionising women’s style with innovations like the...

Few figures in medical history have managed to balance fame, controversy, and sheer eccentricity quite like Dr Serge Voronoff, a man who...

When you think of child stars who defined the early days of Hollywood, one name often rises to the top—Jackie Coogan. He was the...

Rosemary Kennedy lived in the shadows of America’s most famous family, but her story changed the world. A difficult birth, a disastrous operation, and a legacy that helped reshape disability rights. Discover the hidden life behind the Kennedy legend.

In December 1931, Winston Churchill had just begun a 40-stop lecture tour across the United States when he found himself running late for...

In the late evening and early morning hours of November 12-13, 1942, the waters north of Guadalcanal became a maelstrom of fire and...

When imagining royal palaces, the mind conjures visions of gilded halls, glittering chandeliers, and extravagant banquets. But beneath...

Imagine stepping out onto the bustling streets of Regency-era London. The city teemed with life, from towering gentlemen in their...