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20 last words from history’s most famous people
Culture, Flashback/History

20 last words from history’s most famous people

We’ve rounded up some thought-provoking parting words from famous leaders, writers, politicians and entertainers. Did the most memorable ones make the cut?
Culture, Flashback/History

12 royals who married their relatives

Royals have been marrying their cousins since time immemorial, traditionally as a means of strengthening political alliances.
15 of Princess Diana’s most iconic fashion moments
Culture, Flashback/History

15 of Princess Diana’s most iconic fashion moments

As the anniversary of Diana's death approaches, reminisce over some of her most iconic looks that are fit for a princess!
14 Olympic moments that changed history
Culture, Flashback/History

14 Olympic moments that changed history

The Olympics have a rich history of inspiring achievements as well as controversial moments, but we found these milestones to have left perhaps the deepest impressions on the world and the Games today.
The 26 most inspiring quotes from Princess Diana
Culture, Flashback/History

The 26 most inspiring quotes from Princess Diana

Princess Diana won the hearts of people around the world with her grace, compassion, and generosity. We remember the Princess of Wales through her most powerful words.
30 photos of young Princess Diana — before she became the People’s Princess
Culture, Flashback/History

30 photos of young Princess Diana – before she became the People’s Princess

Before she garnered the love and attention from the world, young Princess Diana was just a regular person like the rest of us.
What Queen Elizabeth would prefer we not know about Prince Charles
Culture, Flashback/History

What Queen Elizabeth would prefer we not know about Prince Charles

As a mum, Queen Elizabeth no doubt wishes to present her children (and herself as a mother) in the best light possible. As the mother of the next king, the stakes are even higher.
Culture, Flashback/History

The life and legacy of HRH Prince Philip

April 9 2021 marked the passing of Britain's longest-serving Royal consort, His Royal Highness Prince Philip. We look back on his life and service.
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Prince Philip’s life in 50 photos

This memorable royal has lived quite the life. As we bid a sad farewell to Prince Philip, here’s a look back at an eventful 99 years.
The comment Prince Charles made after Harry’s birth that broke Princess Diana’s heart
Culture, Flashback/History

The comment Prince Charles made after Harry’s birth that broke Princess Diana’s heart

The marriage between Prince Charles and Diana, Princess of Wales, was never easy, but this became the point of no return.
Culture, Flashback/History

14 times the royal family was brutally honest with the media

You won’t believe the shocking things these normally tight-lipped British royals have revealed to the world.
Historical facts you’ll wish weren’t really true
Flashback/History

Historical facts you’ll wish weren’t really true

History is stranger than fiction... and often grosser and creepier too.
Flashback/History

15 Strange (but True) Facts about Napoleon Bonaparte

Napoleon Bonaparte died May 5, 1821 on the island of St. Helena in the south Atlantic. Just as his military genius has been studied throughout the years, we've also been fascinated with the life [...]
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