Top 20 20 Notorious Queens in History

Explore the dark legacies of royal women who left a mark through their ruthless actions. From poisonings to massacres, we delve into the lives of the most formidable and power-hungry queens throughout history.

Top 20 20 Notorious Queens in History
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Top 20 20 Notorious Queens in History

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From poisonings to massacres, these royal women wrote their names in blood! Join us as we count down the most ruthless, power-hungry, and deadly queens who terrorized their kingdoms. From Marie Antoinette's decadent indifference to Ranavalona's genocide, these monarchs ruled with iron fists and icy hearts. Our countdown includes Empress Dowager Cixi who bankrupted China, "Bloody Mary" who burned hundreds at the stake, Catherine de' Medici behind the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre, Olga of Kiev's brutal revenge campaign, and Wu Zetian who murdered her own family. Which ruthless royal do you think was history's most terrifying? Let us know in the comments below!

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