Utterly interesting

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....