Nikolas C. articles

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The reign of Ludwig III of Bavaria began at the worst possible moment, right as Europe plunged into war—and his bad timing had even darker consequences.

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El Cid rose from exile to become the most feared sword in medieval Spain—and in the end, even death couldn’t stop him from winning battles.

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Jane Austen Facts. From Pride and Prejudice to Persuasion, Jane Austen's novels have never been more popular--but few people know the author's dark history.

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Osman I, the Founder of the Ottoman Empire, claimed it was a dream that predicted his divine destiny—the reality of his rise was far darker.

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Writing comedy isn't easy, especially for television, but Carl Reiner had such a raw talent—he made it look like the easiest job in the world.

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Fanny Mills suffered from Milroy’s disease. Her lower limbs grew to a shocking size, but her unique condition ultimately led her to fame and fortune.

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Tiberius let Sejanus rule in his place, but after uncovering a coup plot, he executed him and ordered a purge of his allies and family.

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Before Marie Henriette even hit 18, she was handed a husband and a one-way ticket to becoming Queen of Belgium—neither of which she actually cared about.

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Otto of Bavaria lost his brother to a heinous plot, rose to take his place as king, and had his power stripped away from him. This is his story.



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