Few can claim to possess the inner beauty of Princess Elizabeth Feodorovna. Strong of spirit, with a deep belief in her convictions and a penchant for kindness, Feodorovna touched the hearts of all who knew her. Despite the jaw-dropping tragedies that life threw her way, Feodorovna remained strong, even in the face of her horrific and grisly end.
Fanny Murray was the 18th century courtesan who had London’s most powerful men worshiping at her feet. The mere mention of her name was enough to bring the rich and powerful to ruin.
Rainier III was the Prince of Monaco who swept the American actress Grace Kelly off her feet. But lurking beneath the surface of his idyllic, princely life was a family full of connivers, liars, and thieves.
Ella Harper bravely turned her unique legs into a moneymaker—but life continued to serve up horrible sorrows until she finally met her tragic end.
Catherine Howard reigned for barely a year-and-a-half. She seemingly left behind no children or legacies—except for one huge tragedy. She was the fifth wife of King Henry VIII, and only the second English queen to ever be executed for adultery and treason. The first, Anne Boleyn, has gone down in infamy. But Catherine's history is even darker.
Brooke Astor lived the kind of life that many people dream of. She had multiple homes, cars with drivers, and servants who catered to her every need. Brooke, however, made one mistake that would lead her to a life of squalor, fear, and danger. What was her mistake? She neglected to give her only son "enough" attention. When this spurned child reached adulthood, nothing could stop him from wreaking his brutal revenge.
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Today, Benjamin Franklin is commended for his efforts to abolish slavery—but few know that for years, he benefitted from this brutal institution.
After his monarchy was demolished, Constantine II, the former King of Greece, had to reapply to become a Greek citizen.
Shortly after Gram Parsons died, his friends posed as funeral staff and stole his coffin from the airport.
When Myrtle Corbin died, her family had her coffin covered in concrete so grave robbers wouldn’t steal her unique remains.
Jonathan Brandis had the potential to be a huge Hollywood star—but his tragic passing at the age of 27 shocked the entertainment world.
Pete Townshend, the creative force behind The Who, led a turbulent life marked by broken relationships, substance use, personal struggles, and spiritual searching. Beyond smashing guitars, he challenged norms and battled inner chaos—living as wildly offstage as he did in the spotlight.
It’s the cradle of Western civilization, but the advancements made in ancient Greece often overshadow its terrifying dark side.
Aside from an 80-foot waterslide and an Olympic sized swimming pool, Drake’s home also features a mechanical bull.
Archaeologists have found the remains of a Roman fortress in northern Sinai. The discovery illuminates the Roman Empire’s easternmost defensive lines in Egypt.
In 1975 in Australia, a political feud led to a government shutdown resulting in the Queen stepping in and firing everyone.
During a food shortage in WWI, an army supply ship docked in Amsterdam and had to fight off men and women looting the supplies.
All it took was a jukebox and a back booth to feel like the world was yours. Before smartphones, America's teens ruled diners and drive-ins with loose change and a whole lot of attitude.
A Kentucky farmer stumbled on one of the biggest troves of Civil War gold coins ever found, fuelling the dreams of treasure hunters from all across America.
Ancient canal systems discovered in Arizona have transformed our understanding of the early civilizations of the American Southwest.
Aside from an 80-foot waterslide and an Olympic sized swimming pool, Drake’s home also features a mechanical bull.
A shoe-print fossil discovered in a seam of coal in Fisher Canyon, Nevada is believed to be about 15 million years old.
In 1988, during excavations of a sewer beneath a bathhouse in Ashkelon, Israel, archaeologists discovered the remains of nearly 100 infants.
Archaeologists have uncovered an antler ice pick that sheds light on how prehistoric hunters adapted to glacial conditions in the unforgiving conditions of early North America.
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