# Edward II
Bizarre British Monarchy Facts That Sound Fake
The monarch of The United Kingdom, in one of those quaint and cute bits of British monarchy trivia, owns all the swans in England. Another bit of British monarchy trivia, far less…
Powerful LGBTQ Figures From History that Nobody Ever Talks About
Spartan hoplites were viewed as Ancient Greece’s elite warriors for centuries, until they were thrashed – repeatedly – by an…
Horrific Facts from History that Will Invade Nightmares
History is full of horrific but frequently overlooked moments. Take Vlad the Impaler, a real-life medieval ruler whose dark reputation…
Deadly Family Spats Through the Centuries
Throughout history, being a member of a royal family usually came with a giant serving of privileges. Sometimes, however, it…
The Sibling Rivalry That Wrecked an Empire, and Other Self-Destructive Royal Family Episodes
For average people and families, “self-destruct” might involve abusing booze or narcotics. Or perhaps it might entail somebody turning into…
History’s Deadliest Relatives
We can easily choose our friends, but choosing our relatives is a different matter. That is sometimes unfortunate, seeing as…
20 Noble Relationships in History that Had Internal Conflict
In the real-life Game of Thrones, hunger for power, the fear of losing it, or just plain perversions, have often…
16 of the Worst Royal Weddings and Marriages of All Time
Whether it is forgetting vows, a ring that won’t fit, or an unruly in-law, weddings are not immune from imperfection.…
16 Terrible People Who Knew How to Lay on the Charm or Inspire Others
In the movies and on TV, bad guys are usually depicted as clear cut baddies, personally repellent and often cartoonishly…
The Bloody History of the Plantagenet Dynasty in 10 Events
"From the Devil we sprang, and to the Devil we shall return" - king Richard the Lionheart, referring to his…