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Mary Seacole spent her life playing second fiddle to Florence Nightingale, and this lifelong rivalry continued beyond the grave.

Singer. Actor. Professional tennis player. Fighter pilot. Dean Martin Jr. had the world at his feet—so where did it all go so wrong?

People came in droves to see cabaret star Leslie Hutchinson's performances—but the anarchy that went on in his crowds was nothing compared to the chaos and scandal of his personal life. From secret love children to one of the most infamous royal bedroom gifts in history, Leslie "Hutch" Hutchinson’s story is as juicy as they come.

On the surface, Mary II of England seemed like the ultimate good girl of the 17th century—but nothing could be further from the truth. Just a few years into Mary's controversial reign, disaster suddenly struck—and it was her worst nightmare come true.

Empress Theodora’s exquisite beauty made jaws drop—but no one realized that her elegant face hid a traumatized mind. After her controversial job left her permanently scarred, she finally gained power—and sought revenge on the men who harmed her.

We thought Anne Boleyn’s story was disturbing—then we learned about the chilling life of Sophia of Celle. After being forced into a loveless marriage at 16, Sophia began a scandalous affair with a courtier—unknowingly digging her own grave.