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As she slowly lost her mind, Queen Maria I of Portugal became known as Maria the Mad—but this queen’s life was far darker than people know.

Richard III should have won his last battle easily—but a devastating betrayal led to his chilling demise.

Nero's reign was a total catastrophe—so it's fitting that when this deranged emperor's end came, it was utterly chilling.

Prince Arthur was supposed to lead his country into glory. Instead, fate dealt him one of the most infamous twists in history.

Marcus Aurelius was the last of the "good" emperors—but this so-called "Philosopher King" hid an extremely dirty little secret.

William the Conqueror's reign was a dark time in England—so it's fitting that when his end came, it was utterly gruesome.