Browse any history book worth its salt, and youāll find that the brightest minds usually come with at least a touch of darkness. As it happens, society has always been simultaneously enthralled and appalled by the fabled brains and (mis)deeds of these legendary humans. We canāt help but wonder: Are they inspired or deranged? Brazen or withdrawn?
We partnered with Amazonās new series āHand of Godā to plot out where nine of historyās most fascinating figures fall on the scale, highlighting their incredible accomplishments, inventions and works of art. However, thereās a flip side: click further to reveal the more bizarre, violent, disturbing and downright nuts behavior that are also part of the narrative of civilizationās most notable eccentrics.
For a more in-depth look into the mind of a man who is inspired, insane, or both, tune into Amazonās new series āHand of Godā starring Ron Perlman.