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Artemisia I of Caria Facts: Most know her as the character played by Eva Green in 300: Rise of an Empire—but the real person was even more remarkable.

People might think they know Xerxes from portrayals in movies like 300—but the real King of Kings was a far-cry from what we have seen on screen.

No one reaches the top of the world without leaving a pile of bodies behind them—read on for these mind-blowing facts about the most ruthless emperors ever.

Artemisia I of Caria Facts: Most know her as the character played by Eva Green in 300: Rise of an Empire—but the real person was even more remarkable.

People might think they know Xerxes from portrayals in movies like 300—but the real King of Kings was a far-cry from what we have seen on screen.