Posts by Arvyn Braich

These famous names did more than just enjoy the good life. They made partying, spending, traveling, and staying out late a full-time way of living.

Fourteen ships sailed into history, but seven left behind no wreck, no survivors, and no answer anyone could prove. Find out more.

How much did Shakespeare actually write, if anything? Find out the arguments for and against the Bard.

You might be surprised at how some people started religions. Failed exams and a sudden illness were all it took.

Some private family feuds turned into wars that pulled entire kingdoms apart. It all started with a stolen crown, a palace massacre, or even just a royal baby.

A small cut, a dirty cup of water, or one failed harvest could be a killer in medieval times. Find out the other harsh truths people had to accept.

These women had minds that changed what people knew about math, science, history, and technology. They did it years before the world caught up.

Some queens turned weddings into weapons. Other women refused marriage entirely to keep control of their own lives. Find out all the juicy details.

Some portraits made famous people younger and grander. Others made their faces into unfair jokes. Find out the truth behind the pictures.

Ten parents and ten deeply disturbing family stories. These are history's most infamous mothers and fathers.