Joan of Arc was a young girl who met her moment. From an unassuming peasant background, her religious visions led her directly to the court of a French monarch. But her untimely end was as abrupt and explosive as her rapid rise.
William Randolph Hearst's penchant for sensational “yellow” journalism, rivalries with competing newspapers, and scandalous affairs nearly depleted his vast family fortune.
ABBA swept the world with their iconic pop tunes, but behind the feel-good music, they overcame many twists and turns on their journey to superstardom.
Actress Ellen Burstyn faced down the devil in The Exorcist, but she also fought terrifying demons in her personal life.
Brad Renfro was everything Hollywood wanted, but when he lost control, everyone abandoned him.
In 1963 Valentina Tereshkova made history as the first woman to travel into space. But what makes Tereshkova’s achievement so remarkable is her journey from a working-class background to become a global icon of space exploration.
James Taylor is renowned for his heart-wrenching songs like “You’ve Got a Friend” and “Fire and Rain”—but few know his shocking backstory.
It seemed like nothing could slow down Walt Whitman’s lust for life, but fate had cruel plans for him.
The heartbreaking and scandalous story of Princess Caroline seems like proof that the Grimaldi family curse is all too real.
Carly Simon was head over heels for actor Warren Beatty—until she found out his darkest secret.
When Al Capone went to prison for tax evasion, enforcer Frank Nitti was there to fill the void and bring a new crime wave to the streets of Chicago.
Charles Lindbergh was a national hero—but though his aviation accomplishments cemented his celebrity, his legacy remains scandalous.
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