Queen Victoria

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Thanks to her disastrous marriage and the even more controversial aftermath, many consider Princess Victoria Melita the first modern royal scandal-maker.

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Prince Alemayehu, the charming Black royal, made a name for himself in England—but behind closed doors, the Stolen Prince's life was a horror story.

PEOPLE

From shameful secrets and vicious feuds to debaucherous affairs and cutting remarks, the Victorian Era's royal family had more scandals than we can count.

THINGS

After accusing his wife of adultery and having her executed, King Herod had her body preserved in honey and continued to perform disturbing acts with it for years afterward.

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Princess Helena was Queen Victoria's forgotten daughter—yet their relationship was even more twisted than people realize.

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Revenge is a dish best served cold, but over time, it has seen many forms. These are examples of history's greatest acts of vengeance.



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