From royal secrets to political affairs, these historical blackmail cases changed lives and even nations. Join us as we explore the most devastating extortion schemes throughout history! Our countdown includes Marie Antoinette, Alexander Hamilton, the Duke of York, Joe Francis, and more! Which scandal shocked you the most? We cover everything from Edward III’s potential patricide cover-up to Harriette Wilson’s notorious memoirs that threatened England’s aristocracy. We even examine Yuan Baojing’s blackmail scheme that escalated to murder and Empress Cixi’s manipulation tactics that helped her control China’s last dynasty. Were there any particularly impactful scandals we forgot to mention? Let us know in the comments section!
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