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Gruesome Facts About King Leopold II, The Butcher King

In Belgium, King Leopold II was hailed as the “Builder King” for his wondrous works. But overseas, in the Congo Free State, lay the horrific truth: Leopold was more of a butcher than a builder.
February 5, 2025 Brendan Da Costa
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Indecisive Facts About Mary Landon Baker, The Original Runaway Bride

Mary Landon Baker had a reputation after multiple men at the altar—but just before she died, she finally confessed the real reason why she’d never married.
January 30, 2025 Brendan Da Costa
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Bittersweet Facts About Joan McCracken, The Girl Who Fell Into Stardom

Joan McCracken was one of entertainment’s best comedic dancers—but she kept a tragic secret for the sake of her career.
January 30, 2025 Brendan Da Costa
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How Alexander The Great Conquered the World—Then Lost It

How Alexander conquered the world—and then lost it—is an epic tale of betrayal, fate, heroism, and villainy.
January 28, 2025 Brendan Da Costa
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Calamitous Facts About John Jacob Astor VI, The Ill-Fated Titanic Baby

When John Jacob Astor VI found out he was cut out of the family fortune, he went out for blood—and focused on one person.
January 22, 2025 Brendan Da Costa
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Merciless Facts About Olga of Kiev, The Ruthless Saint Of Kievan Rus’

Olga of Kiev had a ruthless reputation—known for the infamous stories of her bloodlust—but her ultimate fate was one of the biggest surprises in history.
January 16, 2025 Brendan Da Costa

Wild And Woeful Facts About Roy Rogers, The “King Of The Cowboys”

Roy Rogers earned his title of “King of the Cowboys”—but it came at a heartbreaking cost.
January 14, 2025 Brendan Da Costa
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Surprising Facts About Miyoshi Umeki, The Actress Who Threw Away Her Oscar

Miyoshi Umeki was the first Asian actress to receive an Academy Award for acting—but almost 20 years later, she did something unspeakable to her trophy.
January 14, 2025 Brendan Da Costa
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Bone-Chilling Facts About Napoleon’s Calamitous Invasion Of Russia

Napoleon’s 1812 invasion of Russia was a disastrous saga of brutal battles, blistering heat, and bitter cold that ultimately shattered his empire. From reports of cannibalism to walls built out of corpses, this was Napoleon’s nightmare.
January 9, 2025 Brendan Da Costa


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