Facts

Singer Johnny Cash heroically spoke out for Native Americans, the poor, and the incarcerated—but his personal life was like a black hole filled with scandal.

Cassandra Peterson, AKA Elvira, has led a life was every bit as terrifying—and titillating—as the films she presented to audiences.

Joan of Arc has become legendary for bravely facing her painful and tragic end—but contrary to popular belief, she was not burned at the stake for heresy.

When Isabella of Parma married Archduke Joseph of Austria, people thought it was a fairy tale—but it was actually a horror story.

In 1757, a mentally deranged man tried to assassinate King Louis XV, but was unsuccessful. The bloody punishment returned to the assassin was so severe and disturbing that many historians to this day agree it was overkill.

Sylvia Sidney gained a reputation for being difficult and it destroyed her career. Then, in the 80s, in a strange twist of fate—it saved it.