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20 Historical Figures Who Were Totally Misunderstood

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VOICE OVER: Peter DeGiglio WRITTEN BY: Lindsey Clouse History has a way of distorting the truth... Join us as we explore the real stories behind some of history's most misunderstood figures! From Marie Antoinette's infamous (and fictional) "Let them eat cake" line to Cleopatra's brilliance beyond her beauty, we're setting the record straight on legends whose reputations or achievements were twisted by contemporaries or modern myths. Did you know Tesla's electrical genius went far beyond his eccentricities? Or that Vlad the Impaler wasn't really the inspiration for Dracula? Learn how Marie Curie faced constant sexism despite winning two Nobel Prizes, and discover why Emily Dickinson wasn't just a death-obsessed recluse. Did you know the real story behind any of these important figures? Let us know in the comments! read more...

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