ancient history

A notorious womanizer, Xerxes’ affair with his own niece went too far—but when his wife heard about it, she devised an even more disturbing plan for her chilling revenge.

People might think they know Xerxes from portrayals in movies like 300—but the real King of Kings was a far-cry from what we have seen on screen.

Cyrus the Great built an empire unlike the world had ever seen—but when fate finally caught up to him, it was unspeakably brutal.

From Egyptian goddesses and medieval rulers to American presidents and iconic actresses, find out which famous folk from history had luscious red locks.

From Egyptian goddesses and medieval rulers to American presidents and iconic actresses, find out which famous folk from history had luscious red locks.

Mary Vetsera was a noblewoman from an ambitious family. But instead of a happily ever after, she met a tragic and grisly end.