Today, Benjamin Franklin is commended for his efforts to abolish slavery—but few know that for years, he benefitted from this brutal institution.
After his monarchy was demolished, Constantine II, the former King of Greece, had to reapply to become a Greek citizen.
Shortly after Gram Parsons died, his friends posed as funeral staff and stole his coffin from the airport.
When Myrtle Corbin died, her family had her coffin covered in concrete so grave robbers wouldn’t steal her unique remains.
Jonathan Brandis had the potential to be a huge Hollywood star—but his tragic passing at the age of 27 shocked the entertainment world.
Pete Townshend, the creative force behind The Who, led a turbulent life marked by broken relationships, substance use, personal struggles, and spiritual searching. Beyond smashing guitars, he challenged norms and battled inner chaos—living as wildly offstage as he did in the spotlight.
Vlad the Impaler has become infamous for his chilling brutality and gruesome acts—but many believe that he was actually a hero.
Marie Thérèse, the eldest daughter of King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, was never meant to be queen. However, after the Reign of Terror took the lives of her entire family, she briefly became the last hope of the Bourbon monarchy. Her short-lived role and strength in the face of immense loss remain deeply moving.
In an effort to avoid being drafted, Davy Jones starved himself for three weeks so that he would fail the physical and be considered unfit for duty.
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.
Bob Denver won America’s heart as the lovable goofball Gilligan, but his life behind closed doors was more tragic than people think.
Socialite Sunny von Bulow lived to be 76, but her glittering world came to a dark end long before that.
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