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THINGS

the thing about people who make history is: They tend to end up meeting early—and gruesome—deaths. Read on for history's darkest ends.

PEOPLE

There’s a reason history wants us to forget about these disastrous kings. From insanity to corruption to cruelty, discover these chilling facts about the some of the most despised rulers in England’s history. 1. From...

INSTANT

Flanked by controversial monarchs, King James is seen as the forgotten king—but there were dark secrets behind his reign.



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