History Crush, Charles II

Tragic vibes and divine-right drama - was Charles II a misunderstood dreamboat or a royal walking red flag?

Beauty, brains and two Roman lovers - Cleopatra had it all. But is she a timeless crush or too strategic for romance?

Six wives, serious ego and a fondness for beheading - does Henry's charm outweigh the carnage?

Cake, couture and chaos - was Marie Antoinette a fashion icon worth loving or a clueless queen too out of touch?

Short in stature but with big ambitions. Katie weighs up love letters, egos and empire-building.

Hot, poetic and deeply chaotic - was Lord Byron a swoon-worthy wordsmith or just toxic in verse?

Flirt, queen, commitment-phobe? Elizabeth I dodged marriage and ruled solo - but does she still rule hearts?

Dickens served drama on and off the page - was he charming or emotionally unavailable? Katie investigates.