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When Henry VIII finally met Anne of Cleves, he claimed she was unthinkably ugly—but modern historians suggest a more disturbing reason for his disgust.

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Olga of Kiev had a ruthless reputation—known for the infamous stories of her bloodlust—but her ultimate fate was one of the biggest surprises in history.

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History has painted Queen Catherine Howard as a “fallen woman” whose seductions led her to the block. Sadly, her real story is even darker.

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After an infamous divorce, Queen Soraya of Iran was called “the sad-eyed princess”—but few people know her even darker history.

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As the daughter of Henry VIII and his mistress Anne Boleyn, Elizabeth was born into infamy—but few people know her even darker history.

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Catherine wasn't called “The Great” for nothing, and she earned her title through blood, lust, and the ultimate betrayal.



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