World History

After decades of speculation about what really happened at Roswell in 1947, the US Air Force revealed that many UFO conspiracy theorists had been right—just not in the way they expected.

Johnny Weissmuller was the Olympian-turned-actor most famous for originating the role of Tarzan on screen. And in classic Old Hollywood style, his real life was every bit as wild as the famous “Ape Man’s”.

Aragorn fact. Aragorn is one of the greatest characters in the history of both film and literature. Here are some facts about the King of Gondor.

Charlton Heston was one of Hollywood’s most popular leading men—but his brooding stare masked his twisted and controversial history.

The Tsars ruled Russia for centuries. Some were great, others were terrible—but they were all leading the Empire to its inevitable doom.

Alan Rickman Facts. A deeply private man, and dedicated English actor, Alan Rickman will be beloved by generations to come.

The discovery of the alphabet at Umm el-Marra has sent shockwaves through historical studies challenges long-held beliefs about the origins of our alphabet—presenting rare moment when history itself needs rewriting.