# Richard III
Tolkien vs. Disney and Other Major Historic Feuds
There is dislike, and then there is a feud, which takes mere dislike, feeds and nurtures it over a protracted period, and plunges it into deeper, darker, and more bitter places. For…
Shocking Successes that Came from Stressful Situations in History
Handling pressure is hard. However, some manage to not only thrive in the midst of pressure but soar above 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…
Richard III’s Bed and Fabled Treasure Led to a Murder… and Some Say a Very Persistent Ghost
The English City of Leicester has had a Blue Boar Inn Since the Middle Ages. While its latest incarnation is…
10 Human Skeletons with Ghastly Tales to Tell
Skeletons can reveal their history in a variety of different ways. Some of those stories can be discerned just from…
12 of History’s Greatest Back Stabbers and their Dramatic Consequences
According to folk etymology, the term "double-cross", as in deception by some kind of double-dealing, originated with the 18th century…
Haunted History: 12 of the Creepiest Places in Britain
History can leave its mark on places in many ways. Monuments and buildings stand as momentoes of past times and…
The Dangerous Throne: 8 English Kings That Met a Violent End
They say ‘it is good to be king’ and in most cases, it certainly is. However, being the English king…
10 Historical Parallels to “Game of Thrones”
In 2015, during an interview with the New York Post, Snoop Dogg was caught with his tail between his legs…
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…