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Thanks to their sheltered lives and the adverse effects of inbreeding, a lot of history’s kings, queens, and other royals became known for their eccentricities. There was Countess Elizabeth Bathory, who delighted in torturing her servants and was even rumored to bathe in the blood of virgins; there was Gian Gastone of Italy, who was [...]
Posted by Evan Andrews on Monday, December 6, 2010 at 12:01 am
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There have truly been many great rulers in history. Some managed to conquer the world, some managed to end violence and put their countries into periods of peace and stability, and some changed not only their nations, but the world. Here are history’s greatest rulers: ADVERTISEMENT 10. Hitler Yes, that’s right. The creator of the [...]
Posted by Shell Harris on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 4:47 am
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