Victorian Era

While lying on her deathbed, Ada Lovelace made a mysterious confession to her husband that was so disturbing, he left and never came back.

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.