Music has no shortage of divas and eccentric personalities, but in Ginger Baker’s case, his actions earned a whole new level of notoriety. While he spent much of his life collaborating with other musicians in various groups, one would be hard-pressed to find more than a few who truly called him a friend. To fans and those closest to him, he was ill-tempered at best, and dangerous at worst—all while being one of the most iconic drummers in rock history.
Becoming an enemy of England and the law itself, Robert the Bruce fought for Scotland’s independence and to claim his right to the Scottish throne.
As a fearsome leader and warrior, King Henry V seemed invincible—that is, until he came down with a mysterious illness in 1421.
Bruce Lee was just 32 years old when he met a shocking end. In the wake of his tragic demise, several conspiracy theories took on a life of their own.
After his death, Attila the Hun’s most trusted soldiers buried him in a secret location and then went to horrific lengths to make sure no one would ever find it.
From his perilous childhood to his adult schemes, there was often little difference between Julius Caesar’s life and an episode of Game of Thrones.
Everyone knows that Benedict Arnold betrayed his countrymen during the Revolutionary War, but his chilling history is even darker than most people realize.
Alexander Hamilton was widely regarded as a genius, praised by historians like Paul Johnson as the only Founding Father deserving that title. Though his ideas faced strong opposition, even efforts to erase his legacy, Hamilton’s story, once overlooked, is now well-known thanks to modern attention.
As the most famous mistress of King Charles II, Nell Gwyn was born into poverty, but is remembered for her great beauty and tragic history.
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