Power in the hands of certain women gained a sharp edge once control rose above any sense of safety. Their reigns carried bold choices and harsh moves that sparked struggles that reshaped the lands they ruled for generations to come.
Peter III has long been overshadowed by his wife, Catherine the Great—but the details of his jaw-dropping life and tragic death are just as juicy.
When the Countess of Castiglione’s estranged husband tried to get custody of her son, she sent him a threatening photo of her gripping a knife.
You don't steal a crown without making a few enemies, and William III had more than we can count—but this disturbing king was not one to be crossed lightly.
If you thought fake news was bad today, just wait till you hear about the royal “warming pan baby”, the 17th century’s biggest fake news scandal.
The Royal JanitorBorn into a kingdom already torn apart by strife and divided loyalties, King John II reigned over France at a time when he constantly needed to prove his right to rule. This meant...
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