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History hasn’t always been kind to strong, intelligent women, and Veronica Franco was no exception. Sure, she managed to carve out a half-decent existence on her own terms in spite of all the odds against her, but unfortunately, she wouldn’t find much …

Burt Lancaster sent shockwaves through Hollywood when he rolled around in the surf with Deborah Kerr in From Here to Eternity. His body was as tight and plucked as a contemporary underwear model—but this was the 1950s and men didn’t do that. The rumors…

Maria Callas’s career was equal parts iconic and controversial—but it had nothing on her absolutely explosive life behind the scenes. This first-class diva threw legendary temper tantrums, started feuds that would make Joan Crawford raise her eyebrows,…

Although Peter O’Toole was one of Hollywood’s most respected actors, behind the scenes, his debaucherous lifestyle was so wild—it became the stuff of legend. From wild onset antics to scandalous affairs, O’Toole toed a dangerous line. His excessive dri…

When it comes to comedic silent films, many people today think about films that star the likes of Charlie Chaplin or Buster Keaton. However, very few know about the man that inspired their acts: Max Linder. Although Linder was one of the most famous st…