# Marie Antoinette
Axel von Fersen, the Tragic Romance of a Count Who Loved a Queen but Couldn’t Save Her
Count Hans Axel von Fersen (1755 – 1810) of Sweden is little known today, but he was the male half of one of history’s most tragic romances. He loved and was loved…
History’s Celebrities Partied like Rock Stars
The poised, polished portraits found in history books and art galleries are lying. Their stoic, refined gaze hides a secret: Historic…
Insane Indulgences Of The Rich & Powerful From History
Lavish spending has long been a hallmark of the rich and powerful throughout history. Sometimes, however, the profligate spending exceeds…
Shocking Marriage Details from History that Really Take the Cake
Marriage is (hopefully) a once in a lifetime occasion. So throughout history, people have often splurged to make weddings as…
The Secret Love Life of Marie Antoinette and More Historic Romance
Marie Antoinette was long rumored to have been in love with a Swedish nobleman, who might have fathered at least…
Last Minute Decisions That Changed History
The world is more fragile than we think, and the course of events is seldom set in stone: introduce a…
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.…
You Be the Judge of these 16 Fascinating Historical Females Labeled as “Traitors”
History is full of traitors; people deemed disloyal to their country, cause or those closest to them. However, while many…
These 10 Brutal Events and People Will Make You See the French Revolution in a New Light
The French Revolution of 1789 unleashed ten years of unrelenting turmoil in France, and more than two centuries of revolutionary…
Queen of Death Masks, Madame Tussaud Narrowly Escaped Death in this Morbid Bargain
Madame Tussaud's wax museums are famous across the world, notable for their remarkable lifelike figures of the rich and famous.…