After accusing his wife of adultery and having her executed, King Herod had her body preserved in honey and continued to perform disturbing acts with it for years afterward.
"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...
Upper Class Facts. Elite, upper-class families often had dubious morals, plenty of power, and way too much time on their hands.
Upper Class Facts. Elite, upper-class families often had dubious morals, plenty of power, and way too much time on their hands.
From the reign of Henry VIII to the conquests of Genghis Khan to the exploits of Bloody Mary, history's worst bullies take “brutal” to the next level.
Discover the scandalous story of Jane Boleyn—the Tudor courtier whose ambition, betrayal, and rivalry within the Boleyn family helped spark one of England’s greatest royal downfalls. From her fraught marriage to George Boleyn to her role in Anne Boleyn’s tragic fall, uncover how one woman’s choices nearly shattered a dynasty.
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