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Charles VI Facts

Charles VI, The Mad King Of France

When King Charles VI was just 23, he contracted an illness that made his hair and nails fall out and caused convulsions. It was mysterious and terrifying—and it was about to get worse.
September 20, 2024 Rachel Seigel
Eric Xiv of Sweden Facts

Disturbed Facts About Eric XIV Of Sweden, The Butcher King

History has some infamously mad kings, but if the twisted story of King Eric XIV isn’t well-known today…maybe that’s for the best.
July 16, 2024 Scott Mazza
King Charles I Facts

Treacherous Facts About Charles I of England, The Doomed King

The indulgent King Charles I of England lost his head for his atrocities—yet few people know the Doomed King's dark history.
July 15, 2024 Kyle Climans
Upper Class Facts

Scandalous Facts About History's Upper Class

Upper Class Facts. Elite, upper-class families often had dubious morals, plenty of power, and way too much time on their hands.
July 15, 2024 Christine Tran
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Bawdy Facts About William IV, England's “Sailor King”

Bawdy, brassy, and unapologetically obscene, there’s a reason the history books skip over the “Sailor King,” William IV of England.
July 10, 2024 Dancy Mason
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Royal Facts About George V, The Sailor Prince

The royal family believed George V had passed in his sleep when his time came—but they didn't know the truth about that day.
July 5, 2024 Rachel Seigel


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