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Being King Henry VIII’s lover was a dangerous game—just ask his six ill-fated wives. Yet no one played that game better than Elizabeth Blount, one of Henry’s most important yet little-known mistresses. “Bessie” was Henry’s real uncrowned queen, and her…

We all feel that the world could do with a little more kindness. It seems even worse at present. While things may be truly terrible, a little kindness goes a long way—and kindness is certainly not missing. It’s merely that these good Samaritans do thei…

Secrets are kept hidden for a reason, especially the ones that can ruin someone’s life. These poor souls have devastating secrets about their families, friends, and coworkers that were just too juicy to keep, they had to spill. Check out some of these …

From near-fatal accidents to being in the wrong place at the wrong time and living to tell the tale, a surprising number of people have had scary brushes with their own mortality. Perhaps we should all take their experiences as a reminder never to take…

Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz lived a fairytale-like life. No one expected much from her, not even herself, until destiny whisked her off to become the Queen of Great Britain and Ireland. This is where the fairytale ends and real life begins,…

Frederick the Great of Prussia was one of the most remarkable rulers Europe has ever seen. After surviving a brutal childhood by the skin of his teeth, he became one of the most brilliant tactical minds of all time. He revolutionized his tiny nation an…

The story of Empress Eugenie is a tale of scandal, betrayal, and a realm in ruin. By the time Eugenie became Empress of the Second Empire in France, she was already ruling over a kingdom of ashes—and her fall from power was more than just the end of an…

Human intuition is amazing. For no reason at all, people can sometimes just know when things aren’t right. Sometimes, those strange instincts even save lives. So, if your spidey sense starts tingling, be sure to listen, because as these Redditors demon…

Working as a nurse, doctor, or other medical professional at a hospital is never boring. From emergency room mishaps to long-term care struggles, there’s almost nothing they don’t see on a daily basis. But sometimes, a patient comes in with something t…

Prince Aly Khan was born into one of the most powerful families in the world. The story of his life is one of luxury, intrigue, scandal, and tragedy. From a wild childhood to a string of high profile affairs with Hollywood stars and royalty, the young …