Mary FitzRoy, Henry VIII's daughter-in-law, was the most cunning woman in the Tudor Court—but her exploits had a serious body count.
Tragedy, revenge, and more tragedy. Jeanne de Clisson was a noblewoman turned pirate with one of the wildest lives in history.
Giulia Farnese was the most irresistible woman in 15th century Rome—and no one had more trouble saying no to her than her lover, the pope.
Though hailed as a national hero, Arthur Wellesley had a political career that was marked by unrest, riots, and fierce opposition.
Matilda of Flanders, William the Conqueror's wife, was the most powerful woman in Europe—yet few know her twisted story.
Pretty Boy Floyd made it to the top of the FBI’s Most Wanted list—but to the general public, he was the Depression era’s greatest hero.
Marie Curie wasn't just the first woman to win the Nobel Prize, she was the first person to win it twice. But behind Curie's success was a tragic struggle.
Olympic victory should have made Ben Johnson a legend in his sport—instead, it became one of the worst scandals in sports history.
Audie Murphy became the most decorated soldier in American history at just 19 years old—but the guilt nearly destroyed him.
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