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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.

The indulgent King Charles I of England lost his head for his atrocities—yet few people know the Doomed King's dark history.

Upper Class Facts. Elite, upper-class families often had dubious morals, plenty of power, and way too much time on their hands.

Bawdy, brassy, and unapologetically obscene, there’s a reason the history books skip over the “Sailor King,” William IV of England.

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.

While lying on his deathbed, Henry II of France called out for the love of his life. When his wife heard the name, her blood ran cold.