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Mary FitzRoy was born into a powerful and ambitious noble family in 16th century England, and her prospects only improved when she married the illegitimate son of the King. The untimely loss of her husband, however, threw the young Duchess into a whirlwind of political brinksmanship, betrayal, and battle. The unassumingly clever Mary, however, proved more than capable of handling herself.

Frederick the Great was the philosopher king of Prussia who traded letters with Voltaire and composed with Bach. But behind the conquests stood a haunted man—a king whose father burned his books, banished his first love, and forced him to watch his dearest lose his head. How he survived it all is a story for the ages.

On April 10, 1912, the Titanic set sail as the largest and supposedly safest ship ever built. Four days later, one iceberg turned its maiden voyage into history’s most infamous maritime disaster.

While the Old West was full of gunslingers and outlaws looking to terrorize anyone they could, others with similar talents wanted to take their skills in another direction. Honing her sharpshooting from a young age, Annie Oakley broke out of the obscurity she was born into and became a global star.

Diana, Princess of Wales captivated the world when she married into the House of Windsor. Unfortunately, she couldn’t get the same unconditional love or attention from her husband nor her in-laws. From there, she was sucked into a whirlwind of struggle and scandal that ended with her untimely death. But, as we’ll see, that’s just one part of it—and the real story of Princess Diana is so much more tragic than people know.

Eliot Ness made a name for himself bringing down the notorious bootlegger Al Capone. He then went on to rehabilitate one of the most dangerous cities in America. So, what does one do after such noble acts? Ness’s missteps after making a name for himself as an incorruptible legal powerhouse are legendary.

Marie Louise d'Orléans was the petite-fille de France who went on to become the Queen consort of Spain. But, without producing an heir, her new Spanish home was far from welcoming. She downed her sorrows in sweets—then fell fatally and curiously ill, just like her mother.

Queen Elizabeth I trusted very few people, but she trusted her lady-in-waiting Kat Ashley with her life. From devastating lows to royal highs, Kat Ashley was with Elizabeth through it all, and she watched more secrets unfold behind the throne than anyone else at court. One in particular could have ruined Elizabeth, and nearly cost Kat her life.

At the height of America’s conflict pitting brother against brother, Union forces were grasping for a foothold to push back against the Confederate Army, especially as General Robert E Lee’s reputation grew. However, a battle was about to commence—the Battle of Gettysburg. It would turn the tide of the conflict and, as is widely believed, ultimately lead to a Union victory...but at a staggering cost.

Like a sizzling femme fatale, Diana Caldwell grazed her way through a stunning number of rich men, heartlessly giving up one just as she met another. It’s hard to say what she liked more: playboys with lots of money or older men with tons of money. When she and her husband arrived in Kenya’s Happy Valley, the coven of hedonistic aristocrats welcomed her as one of their own—and then she caused a scandal that would rock the world of even these debauched residents.

JP Morgan is a household name. However, what of the man behind the business? JP Morgan indeed possessed a strong business sense, which he used to revolutionize not just his wealth but the entire business landscape of America. Yet, money doesn’t solve all problems, and Morgan couldn’t escape the past that haunted him. Run as Morgan might’ve, eventually the secrets of his childhood caught up with him, and no amount of money could save him from his fate.

Ancient Rome is a civilization that still fascinates us to this day. With its rich, and sometimes brutal culture, there's a reason why we still resurrect its stories and famous figures.