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14 Famous Books That Were Published Posthumously

Virtually every artist dreams of making an impact with their work, and writers are no different—but in some cases, authors don’t live to see their works become classics.

Frogmore House, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's one-time estate on the grounds of Windsor Castle.

A Handy Map of All the Royal Residences in the UK

You know Buckingham Palace and maybe even Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Frogmore House, but what about the other 18 estates?

Mark Twain, Mariah Carey, Truman Capote, and Elizabeth Taylor are responsible for some of history's most cutting disses.

The 16 Sickest Burns of All Time

“Every time I read ‘Pride and Prejudice’ I want to dig her up and beat her over the skull with her own shin-bone.” Who said it?

Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon.

8 Cities That Have Changed Names

Some of the most well-known cities in the world have gone through at least one name change.

Strom Thurmond approached the Senate as though it were an endurance contest.

The Longest Filibuster in History Lasted More Than 24 Hours

In 1957, South Carolina Senator Strom Thurmond made a marathon argument against integration.

Charles Marion Russell, 'Lewis and Clark on the Lower Columbia,' 1905.

12 Far-Flung Facts About the Lewis and Clark Expedition

They didn’t find a navigable water route to the Pacific Ocean—but they did return with journals full of observations.

Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee 2022 - Platinum Jubilee Pageant

25 Royals in the Line of Succession to the British Throne

While King Charles III is only just getting started, here are the royals who could one day take his place on the throne—in one very specific order.

Imelda Staunton will star as Queen Elizabeth II in season 5 of 'The Crown.'

10 Actors Who Have Portrayed Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II amassed nearly 1000 film credits of her own, but dozens of actors have taken on the mighty task of portraying Her Majesty in movies and on television.

Paddy Considine, Sian Brooke, Michael Carter, Steve Toussaint, and Eve Best in 'House of the Dragon.'

The Anarchy: The Real Civil War That Inspired 'House of the Dragon'

The Middle Ages may not have been crawling with ice zombies or dragons, but much of the HBO hit 'House of the Dragon'—and its predecessor, 'Game of Thrones'—is taken from real history.

The Crypt Under The Chancel Of St Georges Chapel Windsor Castle 1910 (1911)

Why Royal Family Members Are Buried in Lead-Lined Coffins

Queen Elizabeth II will be laid to rest in an oak coffin designed for her more than 30 years ago, and it’s bound to weigh a ton, because it’s lined with lead.

25 Regal Facts About Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II was the first British monarch to reign for 70 years.

Slow Burn: How Elton John's "Candle in the Wind '97"—the Best-Selling Single in Music History—Became a Royal Relic

In the weeks following the death of Princess Diana, "Candle in the Wind '97" provided a form of musical catharsis. Then it simply burned out.

8 Compelling Facts About Erik Larson’s ‘The Devil in the White City’

A Keanu Reeves-starring ‘Devil in the White City’ adaptation is in the works. Here are eight things to know about the book.

Men prevent a vampire rising from its grave in a Romanian cemetery in this 19th-century illustration.

7 Frightening Facts About Europe’s Real-Life Vampires

The belief in real-life vampires predates Bram Stoker's legendary novel 'Dracula.'

14 Sweet Facts About Hershey’s

Everyone knows what their favorite Hershey’s product is, but there are a few things that you might not know about the largest manufacturer of chocolate in North America.

See 'Titanic' in Mesmerizing 8K—the Highest Resolution Ever Captured of the Wreck

The new footage shows details of the 'Titanic' wreck that have never been captured on film before.

5 Mysteries Surrounding the 'Mona Lisa'

Despite all we do know about this Leonardo da Vinci painting, there are still a number of lingering questions.

Digging Into the Explosive Mystery Behind the Kentucky Meat Shower of 1876

On Friday, March 3, 1876, something unexpected started tumbling from the skies in Olympian Springs, Kentucky: gristly, oozing chunks of flesh.

You Can Take a Virtual Tour of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Demolished Imperial Hotel in Tokyo

What was it like to stay in Frank Lloyd Wright’s Imperial Hotel? This video reimagines its grandeur.

There's no sleight of hand going on when it comes to these facts.

14 Fascinating Facts About the History of Magic

Find out how the word legerdemain came to be, why medieval spectators of the cups and balls illusion had to watch their pockets, and more in this list of fun and fantastical facts about the history of magic.

Claude Monet in front of the famous water lilies at his gardens in Giverny, 1905.

10 Writers and Artists Who Wanted Their Work Destroyed

Whether from a lack of confidence, concerns over sensitive contents, a change of direction, or simply a fit of pique, a number of artists and writers have destroyed their own work.

St. Augustine's Flagler College—originally the Ponce de León Hotel, constructed in 1888.

What's the Oldest City in America?

The oldest city in the U.S. predates Jamestown by more than 40 years.

8 Fascinating Facts About the Brothers Grimm

You’re probably familiar with Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Snow White, and Rapunzel, but many are unfamiliar with the origins of the popular versions of these stories. Here's what you need to know about brothers Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm and their tales.

10 Women Automotive Pioneers

Since the earliest days of motoring, there have been women determined to compete with men at the highest levels.

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