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Uplifting good news is hard to come by these days. In the era of social media, it is especially challenging to get away from all the terrible things that happen in the world. That’s why...

August 23, 2019 Henry Gomes


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From his father’s brutal demise to his mother’s cruel machinations, King Francis II's life was no gilded existence—and then there was his own tragic end.

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Until his tragic death in 2006, Steven Irwin worked tirelessly to advocate for animals.

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In 1923, Frank Hayes suffered a fatal heart attack while mid-race, but stayed in the saddle until his horse finished first place.

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In 1527, Pope Clement VII was captured by enemies. Despite agreeing on a ransom, his torment was far from over. For six months, he languished in a dungeon.

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Many know that King Charles had romances with Camilla and Diana, but few remember the utter tragedy and heartbreak of his first love.

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Becoming an enemy of England and the law itself, Robert the Bruce fought for Scotland’s independence and to claim his right to the Scottish throne.


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