Killer Kings

How many people did Henry VIII execute?
During his 36 years of rule, it is estimated Henry VIII executed up to 57,000 people

Why was Ivan so terrible? | Ivan the Terrible biography & facts
The first Tsar of Russia's nickname is well-deserved

The world’s worst monarchs from history
Some monarchs just weren't meant to rule – but who was the worst in history? From Caligula to King Louis XVI, discover some of the world’s worst monarchs.