Kings

Once Henry IV finally had his crown, a fanatic ripped him from his throne and gave him a violent death—but few people know his even darker history.

Many of our favorite people throughout history have had habits we wouldn’t be proud of if they were our friends or family. Yet, many of history’s darlings (and monsters) had terrible habits.

Charles VIII of France might have been the ugliest ruler to ever claim the crown. But his enemies underestimated him at their peril.

James II may be remembered as the king who lost his crown, but the King Over the Water led a fascinating life on top of that one great failure.

The life of Robert Curthose played out like one long, brutal episode of Game of Thrones—right up to the utterly disturbing finale.

The people of Spain adored their benevolent King Alfonso XIII...at first. However, as the years wore on, he couldn't hide the twisted man he was deep down.