Roman bounty hunters worked at night, watching for barbarian raiders crossing the frontier. In the morning, they would present their severed heads.
Deranged emperors, eccentric millionaires, and others have made their mark over the years—but history's weirdest people take “twisted” to the next level.
After having an affair with a Nazi, fashion designer Coco Chanel was enlisted as a spy for the Nazi intelligence agency Abwehr.
Marie Joséphine of Savoy was born into a world where royalty reigned supreme. However, during her life, France fell into a bloody revolution.
From his perilous childhood to his adult schemes, there was often little difference between Julius Caesar’s life and an episode of Game of Thrones.
Grady Stiles Jr. transformed from a carnival sideshow star into a man whose family sought a deadly escape.
Princess Fawzia was born into unimaginable luxury, but over the course of her dramatic life, she would court far bigger scandals.
Anne Askew was a bold Protestant figure at Henry VIII’s court, known for her outspoken beliefs. Her defiance made her powerful enemies—and cost her her life.
Everyone knows that Benedict Arnold betrayed his countrymen during the Revolutionary War, but his chilling history is even darker than most people realize.
From mummies and curses to tombs and pharaohs, the world of Ancient Egypt is full of dark and disturbing secrets.
Failure was not an option for the legendary magician, Harry Houdini—but ironically, this only drove him to his horrifying end.
The House Of Hanover had a long reign that was often marked by toxic in-fighting—but King George IV took cruelty to the next level.
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