Norman Mailer had an obsession with the carnal and cruel nature of mankind that proved to be nearly fatal for one of his wives.
Attila the Hun was master of Europe, but his death left his power up for grabs.
Isabella d'Este navigated the turbulence of Renaissance Italy as one of history's most influential women.
Matilda of Flanders, William the Conqueror's wife, was the most powerful woman in Europe—yet few know her twisted story.
Mr. T turned his tough-guy persona into one of the most recognizable images in entertainment history—but that image was built on real pain and perseverance.
Ali MacGraw had beauty, fame, and a booming career—but devastating personal struggles eventually caused it all to fall apart.
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