In the Gilded Age, Caroline Astor ruled New York. Born Caroline Schermerhorn, she was already a member of one of the oldest families in the metropolis before she married into the obscenely wealthy Astor family. Soon enough her lavish parties, rigid etiquette, and clique of mean-girl socialites had turned Caroline into the gatekeeper of the New York Elite. And she didn’t become the Mrs. Astor by playing nice.
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Queen Victoria ruled over one of the most dazzling moments in history—but her reign was full of personal scandal and tragedy.
Eleanor of Aquitaine Facts. As if being Queen of two nations wasn’t enough, Eleanor of Aquitaine also led crusades and put three of her sons on the throne.
Catherine de Medici played the game of thrones better than anyone in history—yet few people know this ruthless queen's dark history.
Cary Grant Facts. Cary Grant is old Hollywood’s most iconic leading man. But, like any star from his era, his life was filled with scandal and intrigue.
Josephine Baker Facts. Sultry dancer by day. Resistance fighter by night. Josephine Baker lived 1000 lives in her brief time on earth.
Catherine wasn't called “The Great” for nothing, and she earned her title through blood, lust, and the ultimate betrayal.
Queen Victoria ruled over one of the most dazzling moments in history—but her reign was full of personal scandal and tragedy.
Eleanor of Aquitaine Facts. As if being Queen of two nations wasn’t enough, Eleanor of Aquitaine also led crusades and put three of her sons on the throne.
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