For more than three centuries (1434-1737), the fabulously wealthy Medici family of Florence, Italy, was one of the most powerful and influential …
Storyboard
Murder! Money! Power! Art! Meet the Medici Family
This wealthy banking dynasty of Florence rubbed shoulders with Michelangelo, Botticelli and Galileo. How did they get so powerful, and how did they lose it all? Plus, get to know the Hatfields, McCoys, and other famous families.
Other Famous Families
Family dynasties in U.S. politics are not uncommon. Do the names Roosevelt, Kennedy and Bush ring any bells? But the original family dynasty was …
For somewhere around 150 years, the Hatfields and the McCoys have been synonymous with bad neighbors. Theirs is the quintessential American feud, in …
If you thought that obsessive royal-watching was a pastime established during the days of Princess Diana, you'd be wrong. As long as there have been …
The world was shocked when Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, announced they were leaving Britain's royal family in January 2020. A second …
Join the HowStuffWorks Newsletter
Be the first to hear about interesting news in science, culture, tech and beyond. Buckle up, friend.
