More people should know the story of the swashbuckling Thomas-Alexandre Dumas, the Black Count. Dumas survived slavery, earned his freedom, and rose through the French military to become the first non-white general in European history. He was one of th…
This Scandalous Royal Mistress Kept Her King On A Leash
The notorious de Mailly-Nesle sisters were known for their scandalous affairs with the King of France, but none as much as their youngest sibling, Marie Anne. Both ambitious and cunning, Marie Anne rocked the realm with her manipulations and fierce com…
Shirley MacLaine Is Far More Scandalous Than We Realized
From acting to dancing—singing to activism—Shirley MacLaine has done it all and then some. With a career that spans over eight decades, her struggles and triumphs pepper her unapologetic life. Even now, her wild eccentricities and controversial comment…
Mae West Was The Queen Of Controversy
Long before the likes of Charlize Theron, Michelle Pfeiffer, or even Marilyn Monroe, there was Mae West—actress and provocateur. Of course, there’s more than enough fascinating material with just those three descriptors, but there was a lot more to Wes…