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.
England is known for its kings, but famous names like Henry VIII are those are just a drop in the ocean of English kings. Here are a few kings you’ve never heard of.
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.
Vlad the Impaler has become infamous for his chilling brutality and gruesome acts—but many believe that he was actually a hero.
Anne of Brittany, a French queen, led a dramatic life marked by political maneuvering, multiple marriages, a high-profile breakup trial, and fierce acts of revenge. Her story is as complex and compelling as that of King Henry VIII or his wives, ending in an unexpected and sudden death.
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