Despite tearing apart their wealth and social standing nearly a century ago, the name Astor is still familiar in Western culture. The Astors marked not just New York, but maps across the globe with their legacy. However, this family holds a dark and twisted past, full of feuds, secrets, and scandals. Let’s find out how The Astors became one of America’s richest families—and how they threw it all away.
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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.
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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.
Madame de Pompadour was the alluring chief mistress of King Louis XV, but few people know her dark history—or the chilling secret shared by her and Louis.
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.
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