In 1807 the Emperor of France, Napoleon Bonaparte, might be said to have reached the pinnacle of his power. He had just defeated the two great nations of Central Europe, Austria and Prussia. Then, with the Treaty of Tilsit with Tsarist Russia, France became the dominant power in Europe. The borders of the French Empire […]
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Maria Victoria Henao was the wife of one of the world’s most notorious criminals, Pablo Escobar. They were married for 17 years. While she admits that she was unaware of her husband’s criminal dealings through the first few years of their marriage after she found out, she remained married to him until his life ended
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Gucci, the word today, evokes the concept of high-end fashion as soon as one hears it. Few people aren’t familiar with the Italian luxury handbag and footwear company. Indeed, today the company has approximately 500 outlets worldwide and generates over ten billion dollars in sales annually. And the family behind it has even become the
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We do not typically associate religious piety with vengeance, though revenge is a common thread throughout the Old Testament. It certainly isn’t usually associated with saints, which makes the life and career of St Olga of Kyiv somewhat peculiar. This member of the royal house of Kievan Rus in the tenth century is honored today
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In 1995, the world lost one of its most beloved singers when Selena Quintanilla was fatally shot by her obsessed fan, Yolanda Saldívar. Selena was just 23 years old at the time of her death and had achieved massive success in the music industry. Her fans were devastated by her loss, and many wondered what
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In the early 1900s, a Japanese woman named Masako Katsura dominated the world of billiards. She was considered the best player in the world and was even given the nickname “The First Lady of Billiards.” Katsura is still remembered today as one of the most talented players in history. In this article, we will look
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Genghis Khan was one of the most infamous and successful warriors in history. He was the founder and leader of the Mongol Empire, which controlled a large portion of Asia at its peak. While many of us have heard bits and pieces about Genghis Khan and his crusades, in this guide, we’ll take a look
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Elisabeth of Austria was born in 1830 into one of the most influential royal families in Europe. She had a strange and tragic life, marked by several personal tragedies, political turmoil, and eventually her assassination. In this article, we will take a closer look at the life of Elisabeth of Austria and explore some of
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Lizzie Borden has been a fascinating part of US history since 1892, when she was accused of massacring her parents. From the moment the bodies of her parents were discovered, the town was shocked that such a brutal crime could happen, and everyone wanted to know who did it. Lizzie was the primary suspect from
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King Henry VIII is one of the most famous English monarchs in history. He was known for his many wives and his tumultuous reign. Who were these six women, and what happened to them? Let’s explore the lives of Henry VIII’s wives and see what led to their downfall. Catherine of Aragon Henry VIII’s first
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