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He was Stalin’s right-hand man — and one of history’s most feared figures. Lavrentiy Beria ruled through terror, orchestrated purges, and preyed on countless victims. This is the story of power, brutality, and absolute corruption.

What do a man who wore an alarm clock on his wrist, munched raw onions like apples, and once strutted out of the shower to bark orders...

In a tragedy not befitting one synonymous with sartorial splendour, the demise of Maurizio Gucci bore the unmistakable stamp of ignominy....

Percy Bysshe Shelley, born in 1792, emerged into the world as the eldest son of Sir Timothy Shelley, a prominent Member of Parliament,...

Starting in the mid-1800s, police began capturing the faces of known criminals. Dubbed "mug shots" (derived from the British slang "mug" meaning "face"), these images replaced sketches and descriptions on wanted posters. Scientists even analysed mug shots to explore whether physical characteristics could forecast criminal behaviour. Once convicted, men underwent another round of photography after their hair and beards were shaved to prevent lice spread, while women’s hair rem

The mass suicide of 39 members of the Heaven’s Gate cult in March 1997 remains one of the most chilling and enigmatic episodes in modern...

In 1970s Baku, the Berberov family became Soviet celebrities for raising lions in their apartment. What began as love for animals ended in heartbreak and disaster. Discover the unbelievable true story of the family who lived with lions

John Thomson’s 1870s photographs capture the grit and grace of Victorian London — from costermongers to street sweepers. A rare look at life beneath the city’s polished veneer.

Three men stand together; two tall men in traditional clothing, and one shorter man holding a hat. Tents in the background, sepia tone.

The My Lai massacre will always be a disturbing memory in the American conscience and will often resurface in any discussion or...

When reflecting on the true heroes of the Second World War, few names evoke as much admiration and awe as that of Sir Tommy Macpherson....

Throughout history few stories are as harrowing and cautionary as that of Eben Byers, a wealthy industrialist whose life was forever...

Charlie Chaplin, the eternal Little Tramp, had audiences rolling in the aisles for decades. His physical comedy crossed borders, class...