"A lie has no leg, but a scandal has wings."—Thomas Fuller.Absolute power corrupts absolutely. Kings and queens have unfettered power, untold wealth, and—in some cases—the belief that they are the embodiment of the will of...
Before 1917, the Tsars had ruled Russia for centuries, relying on their absolute authority to maintain power. Were they bloody tyrants or benevolent rulers, and how did they manage to form Russia into one of...
Elizabeth of Russia was one of the most ruthless, bizarre, and scandalous rulers of all time—yet so few people know her dark history.
Catherine wasn't called “The Great” for nothing, and she earned her title through blood, lust, and the ultimate betrayal.
Tsar Paul I of Russia was one of the most hateable men in history—but it's still hard to say he deserved his utterly brutal end.
From Ivan the Terrible to the end of the Romanov dynasty, the history of the Russian Empire is a history of violence, intrigue, and unforgettable rulers.
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