There's nothing like a juicy sex scandal to generate gossip and speculation. Whether ancient or modern, the more salacious and sensational they are, the better. Interlaced with murder, conspiracy, and even executions, some of these ancient dalliances have helped to define human history. In contemporary times, sex scandals often involve political intrigue and celebrity culture, with tabloid magazines and newspapers eagerly exposing every lurid detail. So, who's been named and shamed—and sometimes wrongly accused—of sexual foibles over the centuries?
Click through and read up on some of history's most shocking and salacious sex scandals.