ivan the terrible

Ivan the Terrible was one of the most deranged rulers the world has ever seen—yet few people know this mad tyrant's dark history.

The Tsars ruled Russia for centuries. Some were great, others were terrible—but they were all leading the Empire to its inevitable doom.

From Ivan the Terrible to the end of the Romanov dynasty, the history of the Russian Empire is a history of violence, intrigue, and unforgettable rulers.

Ruthless King Facts. Kings throughout history have done dark, scandalous things. Here are facts about the most ruthless and fascinating monarchs.

From Ivan the Terrible to the end of the Romanov dynasty, the history of the Russian Empire is a history of violence, intrigue, and unforgettable rulers.

The Tsars ruled Russia for centuries. Some were great, others were terrible—but they were all leading the Empire to its inevitable doom.