Facts

There is maybe no figure in Medieval or Renaissance history that looms larger than Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor. Yet for all he ruled his kingdoms with an iron fist, his private life was an open wound, right up until his ignominious end.

In the late 1990s, Mindy McCready was on her way to becoming a country music superstar unlike any other. But a series of dramatic personal struggles and legal troubles ended her career—and her life—far too soon. These facts are why fans call McCready the Amy Winehouse of country music.

Miles Davis was one of the most gifted trumpeters in the history of music—but his genius came with a deeply disturbing dark side.

In 1527, Pope Clement VII was captured by enemies. Despite agreeing on a ransom, his torment was far from over. For six months, he languished in a dungeon.

From terrible tragedies to legendary comebacks, Ruth Bader Ginsburg was so much more remarkable than we even realized. Rest in power, RBG.

Christine McVie, the voice behind Fleetwood Mac hits like “Everywhere” and “Little Lies”, wasn’t just a musical powerhouse—her life was filled with dramatic highs and lows. Behind her enchanting lyrics and vocals were hidden tales of passionate romances, messy breakups, and a mysterious retirement that added intrigue to her legacy.

Martha Raye was a lifelong performer who dedicated her career to entertaining others while privately struggling with self-worth and strained personal relationships. Though she brought laughter to many, her own life was marked by emotional pain until the very end.

Prince was a groundbreaking artist who defied industry norms—writing, producing, and performing his own music with complete creative control. He rejected the typical macho persona of many pop stars, yet remained a magnetic figure. Despite his success and charisma, aspects of his private life only became public after his death.

Brian Epstein saw potential in The Beatles before the world did. A record store manager with no industry experience, he helped shape their image and guided them to global fame. But while the band soared, Epstein faced personal struggles—and ultimately passed before witnessing the full extent of their success.

Ernie Kovacs was a pioneering comedian of 1950s television, admired by legends like Monty Python and Johnny Carson. Though his influence on comedy was profound, his name is less remembered today, in part due to the personal hardships and tragedies that marked his life.

Brooke Hayward, daughter of a Hollywood actress and a powerful talent agent, was raised in the heart of Los Angeles surrounded by stars, pop art, and the eccentric energy of showbiz life. While she lived among the rich and famous and absorbed their stories, the privileges of her world were often shadowed by personal struggles and emotional cost.

Curtis Mayfield turned soul into a weapon for change, rising from poverty with velvet vocals and unshakable convictions. Known as the “Gentle Genius,” he was a smooth-sounding fighter—until one moment changed everything.