# Fredegund
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 an obnoxious tool, whom nobody can get along with. The consequences –…
Successful and Unsuccessful Lovers of the Rich and Powerful in History
History is full of lovers of the rich and powerful. Some were content to stay in the background. But, others…
History’s Deadliest Relatives
We can easily choose our friends, but choosing our relatives is a different matter. That is sometimes unfortunate, seeing as…
Unfavorable Maternal Parents From History
Most assume that they have the world’s best mother of all time, but of course, they can’t all be right.…
16 People in History Who Schemed and Plotted Their Way to the Top
We all know someone who has committed some act of treachery – betrayal, lying, seduction, maybe even nepotism – in…
Upon a Bloody Throne: 7 Royal Medieval Murders
The Middle Ages were a time of Kings and political intrigue. While divided loyalties were often deadly to a political…