Born in the years leading to the French Revolution, Marie Thérèse Louise of Savoy climbed her way to the top at the worst possible time.
Europe thought Napoleon Bonaparte was firmly in the dustbin of history. But the Corsican surprised everyone one last time.
Michael Rockefeller dedicated his life to exploring the world, only to disappear in an area known for head-hunting and cannibalism.
Feared, desired, and endlessly dangerous, Bandit Queen Belle Starr built her own notorious legend in a world ruled by men.
Calamity Jane’s wild reputation might have made her the star of her day, but there was a heartbreaking dark side to her fame.
Shirley Temple may have seemed like one of those rare child stars that survived Hollywood unscathed, but nothing could be further from the truth.
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