Frederick Barbarossa became medieval Europe's most feared emperor—but his ruthless ambition made enemies everywhere he went.
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Aerosmith was preparing for an upcoming tour and album in 1984 when Steven Tyler made a disturbing comment that left his bandmates stunned.
The Queen of Sheba was famous across the ancient world, but the mystery of who she was still hasn't been solved.
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Alexander VI was the most disturbing pope the Vatican has ever seen—and yet few people know this ruthless pontiff's dark history.
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