When Sophia Dorothea married King Frederick of Prussia, it was supposed to be a fairy tale. It was really a horror story.
In the mid-7th century, medieval Korea saw the rise of one of its most memorable and beloved rulers: Queen Seondeok. According to the stories, she was incredibly bold, generous, intelligent—and even prophetic.
England Facts: Before public restrooms in London, men would walk the streets with long cloaks and chamber pots, offering privacy for people who had to go.
Queen Tamar of Georgia's exquisite beauty made jaws drop—but no one realized that Tamar's elegant face hid a twisted mind.
Lakshmi Bai was one of the fiercest warrior queens India had ever seen. But when her end came, it was unspeakably brutal.
Queen Marie of France may have looked prim and proper, but the truth is, her “nice” reputation hid a chilling dark streak.
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