# royalty
Mistresses and Lovers of Historical Figures Who Left Their Mark on History
The title of the royal mistress dates back thousands of years but is not something that you often read about in your history books. Drama and scandal surrounded these women and even…
30 Ghosts of Historical Figures That May Still Walk Among the Living
The ghosts of many historical figures are still said to haunt the earth. Some hang around their burial sites, while…
20 Fascinating Historic Scandals From Around the World
The drumbeat of scandals has been steady and unceasing over the past few years, and you can hardly turn on…
Henry VIII’s “Ugly” Wife Ended Up Having The Last Laugh
As one of history’s most infamous kings, Henry VIII of England is most well known for one thing: his seemingly…
Philippe I, Duke of Orleans’ Peculiar Life and Blood Rivalry Shaped Kingdoms
Sibling rivalry is a conflict that literally runs blood deep. The competition between siblings is a theme that runs across…
Treasure Hunters Claim They Have Found the Long Lost Nazi Amber Room
The fate of Russia’s Amber Room is one of World War II’s greatest mysteries. Many historians think that Allied forces…
This Woman Received the Longest Prison Sentence of All Time
Chamoy Thipyaso seemed innocent enough. She was the wife of a high ranking member of the Royal Thai Air Force…
This Day In History: Mary, Queen of Scots Was Executed (1587)
On this day in 1587, Mary, Queen of Scots was executed. She had been imprisoned on the orders of Elizabeth…