One of history’s most legendary and controversial love affairs was between Cleopatra, the Queen of Egypt, and Mark Antony, a formidable Roman general, which ended on a tragic note.
Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal's love was so deep that after she died while giving birth to their fourteenth child, Shah Jahan vowed to immortalize her memory extraordinarily by constructing the Taj Mahal.
Nero is far from Rome’s most beloved emperor, and much of his tarnished legacy stems from his tumultuous romance with Poppaea Sabina. But their love story ended in tragedy.
Nefertiti and Akhenaten’s devotion to one another was immortalized in countless inscriptions and artworks, which depict them as a united force and a shining example of the old saying behind every powerful man is a strong woman.
Victoria and Prince Albert’s love story remains one of history’s greatest examples of devotion and partnership, shaping both the British monarchy and the 19th century.