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During the medieval times, the Cod piece was a popular fashion accessory among men in the 15th and 16th centuries. […]

(Part 2 of “Badass Facts About History’s Notorious Gangsters”) Pablo Escobar, the notorious Colombian drug lord, was so wealthy that

In this fourth installment of our series on crazy facts about Roman emperors, we delve deeper into the personalities and

Ilse Koch, popularly known as “The Beast of Buchenwald” and “The Witch of Buchenwald,” was one of the most notorious

Kaiser Wilhelm II, the last German Emperor, had a disturbing teenage crush on his own mother. In letters to her,

The mystique surrounding the final resting place of Cleopatra, the legendary Queen of Ancient Egypt, has captured the imagination of

Crazy Facts about History’s World Leaders: Part 9 1. Peter the Great of Russia, known for his numerous reforms and

Well, while Emperor Commodus may be remembered now for his infamous role in the movie “Gladiator,” his ridiculous antics go

The rule against wearing pantsuits in the White House dates back to Mamie Eisenhower, the wife of former President Dwight

Henry VII, the first Tudor king of England, was known for his fastidious nature and immaculate grooming. However, his obsession

In addition to the strange habits and odd preferences of these historical figures, there are many other intriguing facts that

King Charles IX of France, known for his cruelty towards animals, had a particularly disturbing hobby. It was reported that

As intriguing as these facts are, there are many more peculiar and unexpected tales surrounding the lives of U.S presidents.

Pablo Picasso, the renowned artist, had a peculiar habit of carrying a revolver filled with blanks. This unconventional behavior became

The decision by the British authorities to refrain from assassinating Adolf Hitler in 1944 was a contentious issue that generated