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Dolores Maria Agatha Wilhelmine Luise von Fürstenberg-Herdringen was born in Berlin in 1936, into a family that moved easily through European aristocratic circles. Her father was Franz-Egon von Fürstenberg-Herdringen, while her mother, Gloria, would become one of the most celebrated society figures of the mid-20th century. Before Dolores was even an adult, her family connections had already stretched across European nobility, international finance, and the fashionable jet set.

PEOPLE

Conrad Hilton Jr.’s most scandalous affair only came out after his untimely death—and the identity of his lover was the biggest bombshell of all.

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History's greatest circus performers risked everything to amaze audiences—and many paid a heartbreaking price.

PEOPLE

After wrapping The Last of Us, Pedro Pascal wrote co-star Bella Ramsey a note—and its contents were utterly heartbreaking.

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Rediscover 25 bestselling novels from the 1970s that captivated millions of readers but have largely faded from younger generations' bookshelves.

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Uncover the intriguing history of the smoke detector, from Walter Jaeger’s failed poison-gas sensor to the household alarm that changed fire safety forever.


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