The legendary Roald Amundsen was a master of arctic exploration—but his expertise still couldn’t save him from a chilling fate.
Philip IV couldn't outrun his demons and his disaster of a personal life. They not only destroyed his family, but also his nation and empire.
John D. Rockefeller was, by many metrics, the richest person in history—but there was a lot more to this fascinating man than dollars and cents.
Even before he altered the course of history, Archduke Franz Ferdinand's twisted life had already been more than dramatic enough to make the history books.
After accusing his wife of adultery and having her executed, King Herod had her body preserved in honey and continued to perform disturbing acts with it for years afterward.
"A lie has no leg, but a scandal has wings."—Thomas Fuller.Absolute power corrupts absolutely. Kings and queens have unfettered power, untold wealth, and—in some cases—the belief that they are the embodiment of the will of...
“Life is a dream for the wise, a game for the fool, a comedy for the rich, a tragedy for the poor.”–Sholom AleichemTo the cultural imagination, stories about tragic rulers are appealing because regular folk...
Upper Class Facts. Elite, upper-class families often had dubious morals, plenty of power, and way too much time on their hands.
Lasting until the early 20th century, the Ottoman Empire is perhaps the most misunderstood and underappreciated empire in world history. The Ottoman Empire’s reign connected the East to the West, and the Middle Ages with...
From the reign of Henry VIII to the conquests of Genghis Khan to the exploits of Bloody Mary, history's worst bullies take “brutal” to the next level.
Elisabeth Marie Facts. It's time to uncover the startling, wholly unique life of Elisabeth Marie, Austria's scandalous "Red Archduchess."
Anne of Austria's life seemed perfect. It seemed like it got even better when she married Louis XIII. Little did she know, she was entering a nightmare.
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