The whirlwind romance of Lord Alfred Douglas and Oscar Wilde seemed like a fever dream at first—but it was more like a horror story.
While her uncle Oscar Wilde was a famous wit, the socialite and bon vivant Dorothy "Dolly" Wilde gave her famous relative a run for his money.
Known as one of the most iconic authors of the Victorian era, Oscar Wilde poured every inch of his heart and soul into each of his works.
In 2003, Olivia Wilde married Italian prince Tao Ruspoli—but few know the utterly bizarre circumstances behind their wedding.
History is full of eccentric people—but few were as unhinged as Joshua Norton, the man who declared himself the Emperor of the United States.
In 1897, Bram Stoker created one of the most enduring monsters of all time: Dracula. Explore more of Stoker's dark history, and that of his creature.
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