10 Ridiculous Rumors about Historic Royals

10 Ridiculous Rumors about Historic Royals

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Lucrezia Borgia - The Pope’s Poison Princess?

For 500 years Lucrezia Borgia has been the focus of operas, novels, movies, and televisions shows. She was one of the inspirations for Cersei Lannister in Game of Thrones. Nearly all of these works further her reputation as a femme fatale and one of the most evil women in history ...  Show more

10 Historic Royals YOU are Most Likely to be Related to

Have you every felt like you really should be living in a palace? Do diamond encrusted, golden crowns look particularly fetching on you, and are you darling at waving to adoring crowds from a carriage or balcony? Then you may have wondered if you have a few Kings and Queens way b ...  Show more

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