Madhubala bears an uncanny, almost unbelievable resemblance to Hollywood’s iconic bombshell, Marilyn Monroe. Both burst into the world of acting after a heartbreaking childhood, both enjoyed a decade of enormous success, and both had incredibly...
Napoleon’s 1812 invasion of Russia was a disastrous saga of brutal battles, blistering heat, and bitter cold that ultimately shattered his empire. From reports of cannibalism to walls built out of corpses, this was Napoleon’s nightmare.
Margaret Brown, better known to history as the Unsinkable Molly Brown, was a force to be reckoned with—and she did so much more than survive the Titanic.
You don't have to be a paragon of good behavior to be elected (or not) to lead a country, but your conduct while in office must be somewhat in keeping with the standards set by your predecessors. These government officials were forced to resign for scandalous behavior that destroyed the electorate's trust or for making poor governing decisions.