Victorian Era

Princess Sophia was wealthy, beautiful, and charming, but no man would marry her—and the reason was utterly heartbreaking.

Many assume that Queen Victoria's children led charmed lives—but this couldn’t be further from the truth.

Ada King, Countess of Lovelace, was brilliant, wealthy, and driven. No wonder she's been dubbed the world's first computer programmer.

Charles Darwin Facts. From his tragic losses to his twisted relationships, Darwin proved that even the greatest intellect can't insure against heartache.

Sophia Duleep Singh Facts. Even though Princess Sophia was Queen Victoria's god-daughter, she defied her royal roots and became a legendary rebel.

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.