George of Denmark never gets talked about today, even though he was technically the King of England. Subtle, unshakeable, and happy to let his wife Queen Anne take the reins, George was a natural-born consort in a time where men were supposed to hold all the power—but that doesn’t mean his life was ordinary. Beneath his placid exterior, George lived through family backstabbing, political intrigue, and unimaginable tragedy.
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.
Wu Zetian Facts. China's only empress has been called a lot of things: a ruthelss tyrant, a scheming concubine, and, plot twist: an incredible ruler.
Catherine of Aragon is now infamous as King Henry VIII’s rejected queen—but very few people know her even darker history.
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.
Wu Zetian Facts. China's only empress has been called a lot of things: a ruthelss tyrant, a scheming concubine, and, plot twist: an incredible ruler.
Catherine of Aragon is now infamous as King Henry VIII’s rejected queen—but very few people know her even darker history.
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