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Few can claim to possess the inner beauty of Princess Elizabeth Feodorovna. Strong of spirit, with a deep belief in her convictions and a penchant for kindness, Feodorovna touched the hearts of all who knew her. Despite the jaw-dropping tragedies that …

Everybody’s had an eerie moment that has made us think the matrix is glitching out, and almost everybody has dismissed this odd experience as just a blip in our own minds. But what if something was so creepy, so chilling, or so paranormal that we simpl…

“Take this job and shove it!” That was country singer Johnny Paycheck’s motto back in 1977. He sang a song about working long, hard hours with little to no reward. Do you ever fantasize about saying those words to your boss? We all feel like leaving ou…

From the time she was in the cradle, Babe Paley’s parents wanted great things for their little girl. Well, she certainly got them—but it came at a heartbreakingly high price. A debutante at 18 years old and a high-society wife at 25, Babe had New York …

Prince Albert Victor had it all. He was a grandson of Queen Victoria, next in line to the throne after his father, and full of strapping good looks that drove England wild. Then suddenly, it all went so wrong. Today, there may be no English prince as c…

Forget the prim and proper world of Jane Austen novels: Seymour Dorothy Fleming, aka Lady Worsley, was the most scandalous woman of the Regency. Known for being a wild child, she became famous for her numerous conquests and witty quips. But she also ma…

Most of the time, we give people the benefit of the doubt. After all, everybody makes mistakes, or gets nervous and does something stupid, and we try to offer them the same courtesy and kindness we’d want for ourselves. But sometimes, we witness an eve…

Some people just don’t want to carry secrets with them to the afterlife. So, when standing by a deathbed—watch out. There’s likely to be an outrageous zinger or two. It could be a long-forgotten transgression, a saucy family secret, or even some long-a…

Every girl may dream of becoming a princess someday, but dreams don’t always come true. And if they do, they don’t necessarily guarantee a happy ending. Narriman Sadeq’s story was Cinderella-like: She was a commoner who became queen. However, her time …

Though she was seemingly as sweet as any other starlet, everyone in Hollywood knew Margaret Sullavan did things her way, wielding a power that both terrified execs and charmed leading heartthrobs. Yet while she exerted unwavering control over her profe…