ancient history

Cyrus the Great built an empire unlike the world had ever seen—but when fate finally caught up to him, it was unspeakably brutal.

From Egyptian goddesses and medieval rulers to American presidents and iconic actresses, find out which famous folk from history had luscious red locks.

From Egyptian goddesses and medieval rulers to American presidents and iconic actresses, find out which famous folk from history had luscious red locks.

Whether it’s Pinocchio’s torturous ordeal or the dark truth about Snow White, many of the fairy tales we loved were actually far more sinister than we remember.

Mary Vetsera was a noblewoman from an ambitious family. But instead of a happily ever after, she met a tragic and grisly end.

To this day, no one knows why Rome banished Galla Placidia—but some say it's because of her chilling secret.