Florence Nightingale had such a profound influence on modern society that nearly everyone is familiar with her name. This is her extraordinary story.
George of Denmark was a natural-born consort in a time where men were supposed to hold all the power—but that doesn’t mean his life was ordinary.
While Spartacus remains one of the most well-known names in history, the story of his life is full of ambiguity and unknowns. What is certain is that, he became one of Rome’s greatest threats.
The indulgent King Charles I of England lost his head for his atrocities—yet few people know the Doomed King's dark history.
A notorious womanizer, Xerxes’ affair with his own niece went too far—but when his wife heard about it, she devised an even more disturbing plan for her chilling revenge.
Herod was known as a terrifying tyrant of a ruler, but what he did with his wife’s body after executing her was truly chilling.
Socialite. Schemer. Spy. All of these words have been used to describe Gloria Guinness, but few know her even darker history.
We may be standing on the shoulders of giants—and, if some legends are believed, that phrase might be shockingly literal.
He had the looks, the clothes, the wit, the charm—-he had everything. Beau Brummell was a fashion god in Victorian London, showing the way for a sleeker, classier male ideal. Every man wanted to be...
Situated on the Nile’s west bank opposite Luxor, Egypt’s Valley of the Kings took over from the pyramids as the pharaohs’ preferred location for the afterlife. The Valley is a timeless monument to the Ancient Egyptians’ complex vision of eternity.
Thomas Jefferson is widely regarded as one of America's most influential founding fathers and presidents. While he is admired by many, his legacy remains complex and sometimes controversial. His actions and ideas played a significant role in shaping the future of the United States.
When Myrtle Corbin died, her family had her coffin covered in concrete so grave robbers wouldn’t steal her unique remains.
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