The legendary Roald Amundsen was a master of arctic exploration—but his expertise still couldn’t save him from a chilling fate.
Philip IV couldn't outrun his demons and his disaster of a personal life. They not only destroyed his family, but also his nation and empire.
John D. Rockefeller was, by many metrics, the richest person in history—but there was a lot more to this fascinating man than dollars and cents.
Maria Amalia lost her Aunt Marie Antoinette to the guillotine, then fell in love with the executioner’s son.
Legends about the Apostles traveled farther than the men themselves, leaving behind competing tombs, contested relics, and striking absences. Every region guarded a story, though few preserved proof.
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.
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