Did history's greatest minds marry their relatives?
In short: In this episode of Mental Floss, host John Green explores the surprising marital histories of some of the world's most famous figures, revealing how common cousin marriage was among historical icons.
The video examines the lives of legendary individuals such as Albert Einstein, Charles Darwin, and Queen Victoria to highlight instances where they married their cousins. It serves as a deep dive into the trivia of historical family trees and the social realities of the past.
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