empires

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When it comes to empires, one of the most famous is probably the British Empire—which lasted from 1583 to 1997. And while 414 years might seem like a long time—when it comes to empires, it's merely a drop in the bucket. The British Empire didn't last long enough to make our top 40. But these did...

PEOPLE

No one reaches the top of the world without leaving a pile of bodies behind them—read on for these mind-blowing facts about the most ruthless emperors ever.



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