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Historic Monaco Grand Prix

  • Sebastian Vettel of Germany and Red Bull Racing drives during practice for the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix at the Monte Carlo Circuit on May 24, 2012 in Monte Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)
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    Sebastian Vettel of Germany and Red Bull Racing drives during practice for the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix at the Monte Carlo Circuit on May 24, 2012 in Monte Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

    Sebastian Vettel of Germany and Red Bull Racing drives during practice for the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix at the Monte Carlo Circuit on May 24, 2012 in Monte Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)
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  • Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany celebrates after winning the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix, at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco, Sunday, May 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
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    Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany celebrates after winning the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix, at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco, Sunday, May 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

    Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany celebrates after winning the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix, at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco, Sunday, May 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
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  • McLaren Mercedes driver Jenson Button of Britain steers his car during the first free practice ahead of the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco, Thursday, May 13, 2010. The Formula Monaco Formula One Grand Prix will take place here on Sunday, May 16. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
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    McLaren Mercedes driver Jenson Button of Britain steers his car during the first free practice ahead of the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco, Thursday, May 13, 2010. The Formula Monaco Formula One Grand Prix will take place here on Sunday, May 16. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

    McLaren Mercedes driver Jenson Button of Britain steers his car during the first free practice ahead of the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco, Thursday, May 13, 2010. The Formula Monaco Formula One Grand Prix will take place here on Sunday, May 16. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
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  • Ferrari Formula One driver Kimi Raikkonen of Finland steers his car during the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco, Sunday, May 24 2009. Raikkonen finished in third place. (AP Photo/David Vincent)
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    Ferrari Formula One driver Kimi Raikkonen of Finland steers his car during the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco, Sunday, May 24 2009. Raikkonen finished in third place. (AP Photo/David Vincent)

    Ferrari Formula One driver Kimi Raikkonen of Finland steers his car during the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco, Sunday, May 24 2009. Raikkonen finished in third place. (AP Photo/David Vincent)
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  • Formula One driver Kimi Raikkonen of Finland steers his Ferrari during free practice at the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix circuit, in Monaco, Thursday, May 22, 2008. Qualifying is on Saturday, and Sunday's race is 78 laps. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
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    Formula One driver Kimi Raikkonen of Finland steers his Ferrari during free practice at the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix circuit, in Monaco, Thursday, May 22, 2008. Qualifying is on Saturday, and Sunday's race is 78 laps. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

    Formula One driver Kimi Raikkonen of Finland steers his Ferrari during free practice at the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix circuit, in Monaco, Thursday, May 22, 2008. Qualifying is on Saturday, and Sunday's race is 78 laps. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
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  • The wreck of German formula one driver Ralf Schumacher's Toyota is lifted up in front of the buildings of Monaco Thursday May 24, 2007. Schumacher crashed during the second free practice session for Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix. (AP Photo/ Claude Paris)
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    The wreck of German formula one driver Ralf Schumacher's Toyota is lifted up in front of the buildings of Monaco Thursday May 24, 2007. Schumacher crashed during the second free practice session for Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix. (AP Photo/ Claude Paris)

    The wreck of German formula one driver Ralf Schumacher's Toyota is lifted up in front of the buildings of Monaco Thursday May 24, 2007. Schumacher crashed during the second free practice session for Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix. (AP Photo/ Claude Paris)
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  • Italy's Giancarlo Fisichella steers his Renault racer during practice for Sunday's Formula One Monaco Grand Prix, at the Monaco racetrack, Saturday, May 27, 2006. (AP Photo/Christian Lutz)
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    Italy's Giancarlo Fisichella steers his Renault racer during practice for Sunday's Formula One Monaco Grand Prix, at the Monaco racetrack, Saturday, May 27, 2006. (AP Photo/Christian Lutz)

    Italy's Giancarlo Fisichella steers his Renault racer during practice for Sunday's Formula One Monaco Grand Prix, at the Monaco racetrack, Saturday, May 27, 2006. (AP Photo/Christian Lutz)
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  • German driver Nick Heidfeld steers his Williams BMW on his way to taking the second place of the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix, Sunday, May 22, 2005. (AP Photo/Claude Paris)
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    German driver Nick Heidfeld steers his Williams BMW on his way to taking the second place of the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix, Sunday, May 22, 2005. (AP Photo/Claude Paris)

    German driver Nick Heidfeld steers his Williams BMW on his way to taking the second place of the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix, Sunday, May 22, 2005. (AP Photo/Claude Paris)
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  • United States actors George Clooney, left, Brad Pitt, third from left, and Matt Damon, right, pose in front of the Jaguar pit with Jaguar Formula One drivers Christian Klien of Austria, second from left, and Mark Webber of Australia during the practice sessions ahead of the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix, Saturday, May 22, 2004. The Monaco Grand Prix takes place Sunday May 23. (AP Photo/Lionel Cironneau)
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    United States actors George Clooney, left, Brad Pitt, third from left, and Matt Damon, right, pose in front of the Jaguar pit with Jaguar Formula One drivers Christian Klien of Austria, second from left, and Mark Webber of Australia during the practice sessions ahead of the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix, Saturday, May 22, 2004. The Monaco Grand Prix takes place Sunday May 23. (AP Photo/Lionel Cironneau)

    United States actors George Clooney, left, Brad Pitt, third from left, and Matt Damon, right, pose in front of the Jaguar pit with Jaguar Formula One drivers Christian Klien of Austria, second from left, and Mark Webber of Australia during the practice sessions ahead of the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix, Saturday, May 22, 2004. The Monaco Grand Prix takes place Sunday May 23. (AP Photo/Lionel Cironneau)
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  • Germany's Michael Schumacher steers his Ferrari out of the tunnel with Monaco in the background during the second timed practice session of the Monaco Grand Prix Thursday, May 21, 1998. Schumacher clocked the fifth fastest time.(AP Photo/Michel Euler)
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    Germany's Michael Schumacher steers his Ferrari out of the tunnel with Monaco in the background during the second timed practice session of the Monaco Grand Prix Thursday, May 21, 1998. Schumacher clocked the fifth fastest time.(AP Photo/Michel Euler)

    Germany's Michael Schumacher steers his Ferrari out of the tunnel with Monaco in the background during the second timed practice session of the Monaco Grand Prix Thursday, May 21, 1998. Schumacher clocked the fifth fastest time.(AP Photo/Michel Euler)
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  • Just three laps after the start of the Monaco F1 Grand Prix, Michael Schumacher of Germany in Ferrari is already hundreds of meters ahead of other drivers Sunday May 11, 1997 during the Monaco F1 Grand Prix. (AP Photo/Gilles Collignon)
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    Just three laps after the start of the Monaco F1 Grand Prix, Michael Schumacher of Germany in Ferrari is already hundreds of meters ahead of other drivers Sunday May 11, 1997 during the Monaco F1 Grand Prix. (AP Photo/Gilles Collignon)

    Just three laps after the start of the Monaco F1 Grand Prix, Michael Schumacher of Germany in Ferrari is already hundreds of meters ahead of other drivers Sunday May 11, 1997 during the Monaco F1 Grand Prix. (AP Photo/Gilles Collignon)
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  • Michael Schumacher of Germany raises the victory cup after winning the Monaco Grand Prix Sunday May 28, 1995. (AP Photo/Lionel Cironneau)
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    Michael Schumacher of Germany raises the victory cup after winning the Monaco Grand Prix Sunday May 28, 1995. (AP Photo/Lionel Cironneau)

    Michael Schumacher of Germany raises the victory cup after winning the Monaco Grand Prix Sunday May 28, 1995. (AP Photo/Lionel Cironneau)
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  • Brazilian driver Ayrton Senna drives his JPS-Lotus Formula One racing car near the Hotel de Paris during the first practice session of the 44th Monaco Grand Prix Thursday, May 8, 1986. Senna made the best time. (AP Photo/Lionel Cironneau)
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    Brazilian driver Ayrton Senna drives his JPS-Lotus Formula One racing car near the Hotel de Paris during the first practice session of the 44th Monaco Grand Prix Thursday, May 8, 1986. Senna made the best time. (AP Photo/Lionel Cironneau)

    Brazilian driver Ayrton Senna drives his JPS-Lotus Formula One racing car near the Hotel de Paris during the first practice session of the 44th Monaco Grand Prix Thursday, May 8, 1986. Senna made the best time. (AP Photo/Lionel Cironneau)
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  • After their victories in Monaco 41st Grand Prix Formula One race, Brazilian pilot Nelson Piquet second in the race spray champagne on May 15, 1983 in Monaco, (l to r background) S.A.S Princess Caroline of Monaco, Keke Rosberg of Finland the winner of race, man with glass unidentified, and the French pilot Alain Prost third of the race. (AP Photo)
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    After their victories in Monaco 41st Grand Prix Formula One race, Brazilian pilot Nelson Piquet second in the race spray champagne on May 15, 1983 in Monaco, (l to r background) S.A.S Princess Caroline of Monaco, Keke Rosberg of Finland the winner of race, man with glass unidentified, and the French pilot Alain Prost third of the race. (AP Photo)

    After their victories in Monaco 41st Grand Prix Formula One race, Brazilian pilot Nelson Piquet second in the race spray champagne on May 15, 1983 in Monaco, (l to r background) S.A.S Princess Caroline of Monaco, Keke Rosberg of Finland the winner of race, man with glass unidentified, and the French pilot Alain Prost third of the race. (AP Photo)
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  • Brazilian Emerson Fittipaldi in his LOTUS-JPS Ford No. 8 followed by Andrea de Adamich of Italy in a Surtees Ford during the Grand Prix of Monaco May 14, 1972. (AP Photo/str)
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    Brazilian Emerson Fittipaldi in his LOTUS-JPS Ford No. 8 followed by Andrea de Adamich of Italy in a Surtees Ford during the Grand Prix of Monaco May 14, 1972. (AP Photo/str)

    Brazilian Emerson Fittipaldi in his LOTUS-JPS Ford No. 8 followed by Andrea de Adamich of Italy in a Surtees Ford during the Grand Prix of Monaco May 14, 1972. (AP Photo/str)
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  • Italian race driver Lorenzo Bandini sprawls on a ground after being pulled from his flaming Ferrari during Grand Prix Race in Monaco May 7, 1967. He was taken a hospital. His car hit straw bales on 82nd lap, flipped over, and burst into flames. He has burns over 65 per cent of his body. (AP Photo)
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    Italian race driver Lorenzo Bandini sprawls on a ground after being pulled from his flaming Ferrari during Grand Prix Race in Monaco May 7, 1967. He was taken a hospital. His car hit straw bales on 82nd lap, flipped over, and burst into flames. He has burns over 65 per cent of his body. (AP Photo)

    Italian race driver Lorenzo Bandini sprawls on a ground after being pulled from his flaming Ferrari during Grand Prix Race in Monaco May 7, 1967. He was taken a hospital. His car hit straw bales on 82nd lap, flipped over, and burst into flames. He has burns over 65 per cent of his body. (AP Photo)
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  • Steve McQueen and his wife Nellie are seen in front of a poster advertising the Monaco grand prix automobile race of Sunday in Monaco May 29, 1965. McQueen arrived in Monaco to watch the car race and to look for location for his next film to deal with races. (AP Photo/Maestri)
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    Steve McQueen and his wife Nellie are seen in front of a poster advertising the Monaco grand prix automobile race of Sunday in Monaco May 29, 1965. McQueen arrived in Monaco to watch the car race and to look for location for his next film to deal with races. (AP Photo/Maestri)

    Steve McQueen and his wife Nellie are seen in front of a poster advertising the Monaco grand prix automobile race of Sunday in Monaco May 29, 1965. McQueen arrived in Monaco to watch the car race and to look for location for his next film to deal with races. (AP Photo/Maestri)
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  • New Zealander Bruce McLaren, received the trophy from Prince Rainer III of Monaco and Princess Grace after winning the Grand Prix of Monaco auto race in Monte Carlo, Monaco on June 3, 1962. McLaren drove a British Cooper Climax over the finish line ahead of two Ferraris driven by Phil Hill of the United States (second) and Italy’s Lorenzo Bandini. (AP Photo)
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    New Zealander Bruce McLaren, received the trophy from Prince Rainer III of Monaco and Princess Grace after winning the Grand Prix of Monaco auto race in Monte Carlo, Monaco on June 3, 1962. McLaren drove a British Cooper Climax over the finish line ahead of two Ferraris driven by Phil Hill of the United States (second) and Italy’s Lorenzo Bandini. (AP Photo)

    New Zealander Bruce McLaren, received the trophy from Prince Rainer III of Monaco and Princess Grace after winning the Grand Prix of Monaco auto race in Monte Carlo, Monaco on June 3, 1962. McLaren drove a British Cooper Climax over the finish line ahead of two Ferraris driven by Phil Hill of the United States (second) and Italy’s Lorenzo Bandini. (AP Photo)
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  • Stirling Moss of Britain raises his hand in victory after passing the finish line in first place at the Monaco Grand Prix Automobile race on May 14, 1961. The checked flag goes down on the circuit in the foreground. Moss is driving a Lotus sports car. (AP Photo)
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    Stirling Moss of Britain raises his hand in victory after passing the finish line in first place at the Monaco Grand Prix Automobile race on May 14, 1961. The checked flag goes down on the circuit in the foreground. Moss is driving a Lotus sports car. (AP Photo)

    Stirling Moss of Britain raises his hand in victory after passing the finish line in first place at the Monaco Grand Prix Automobile race on May 14, 1961. The checked flag goes down on the circuit in the foreground. Moss is driving a Lotus sports car. (AP Photo)
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  • British Tony Brooks (18) at the wheel of his Cooper sports car drives in front of US driver Lance Reventlow during the “Grand Prix de Monaco” race in Monte Carlo, Monaco on May 29, 1960. (AP Photo)
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    British Tony Brooks (18) at the wheel of his Cooper sports car drives in front of US driver Lance Reventlow during the “Grand Prix de Monaco” race in Monte Carlo, Monaco on May 29, 1960. (AP Photo)

    British Tony Brooks (18) at the wheel of his Cooper sports car drives in front of US driver Lance Reventlow during the “Grand Prix de Monaco” race in Monte Carlo, Monaco on May 29, 1960. (AP Photo)
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Sebastian Vettel of Germany and Red Bull Racing drives during practice for the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix at the Monte Carlo Circuit on May 24, 2012 in Monte Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)
Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany celebrates after winning the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix, at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco, Sunday, May 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
McLaren Mercedes driver Jenson Button of Britain steers his car during the first free practice ahead of the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco, Thursday, May 13, 2010. The Formula Monaco Formula One Grand Prix will take place here on Sunday, May 16. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Ferrari Formula One driver Kimi Raikkonen of Finland steers his car during the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco, Sunday, May 24 2009. Raikkonen finished in third place. (AP Photo/David Vincent)
Formula One driver Kimi Raikkonen of Finland steers his Ferrari during free practice at the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix circuit, in Monaco, Thursday, May 22, 2008. Qualifying is on Saturday, and Sunday's race is 78 laps. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
The wreck of German formula one driver Ralf Schumacher's Toyota is lifted up in front of the buildings of Monaco Thursday May 24, 2007. Schumacher crashed during the second free practice session for Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix. (AP Photo/ Claude Paris)
Italy's Giancarlo Fisichella steers his Renault racer during practice for Sunday's Formula One Monaco Grand Prix, at the Monaco racetrack, Saturday, May 27, 2006. (AP Photo/Christian Lutz)
German driver Nick Heidfeld steers his Williams BMW on his way to taking the second place of the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix, Sunday, May 22, 2005. (AP Photo/Claude Paris)
United States actors George Clooney, left, Brad Pitt, third from left, and Matt Damon, right, pose in front of the Jaguar pit with Jaguar Formula One drivers Christian Klien of Austria, second from left, and Mark Webber of Australia during the practice sessions ahead of the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix, Saturday, May 22, 2004. The Monaco Grand Prix takes place Sunday May 23. (AP Photo/Lionel Cironneau)
Germany's Michael Schumacher steers his Ferrari out of the tunnel with Monaco in the background during the second timed practice session of the Monaco Grand Prix Thursday, May 21, 1998. Schumacher clocked the fifth fastest time.(AP Photo/Michel Euler)
Just three laps after the start of the Monaco F1 Grand Prix, Michael Schumacher of Germany in Ferrari is already hundreds of meters ahead of other drivers Sunday May 11, 1997 during the Monaco F1 Grand Prix. (AP Photo/Gilles Collignon)
Michael Schumacher of Germany raises the victory cup after winning the Monaco Grand Prix Sunday May 28, 1995. (AP Photo/Lionel Cironneau)
Brazilian driver Ayrton Senna drives his JPS-Lotus Formula One racing car near the Hotel de Paris during the first practice session of the 44th Monaco Grand Prix Thursday, May 8, 1986. Senna made the best time. (AP Photo/Lionel Cironneau)
After their victories in Monaco 41st Grand Prix Formula One race, Brazilian pilot Nelson Piquet second in the race spray champagne on May 15, 1983 in Monaco, (l to r background) S.A.S Princess Caroline of Monaco, Keke Rosberg of Finland the winner of race, man with glass unidentified, and the French pilot Alain Prost third of the race. (AP Photo)
Brazilian Emerson Fittipaldi in his LOTUS-JPS Ford No. 8 followed by Andrea de Adamich of Italy in a Surtees Ford during the Grand Prix of Monaco May 14, 1972. (AP Photo/str)
Italian race driver Lorenzo Bandini sprawls on a ground after being pulled from his flaming Ferrari during Grand Prix Race in Monaco May 7, 1967. He was taken a hospital. His car hit straw bales on 82nd lap, flipped over, and burst into flames. He has burns over 65 per cent of his body. (AP Photo)
Steve McQueen and his wife Nellie are seen in front of a poster advertising the Monaco grand prix automobile race of Sunday in Monaco May 29, 1965. McQueen arrived in Monaco to watch the car race and to look for location for his next film to deal with races. (AP Photo/Maestri)
New Zealander Bruce McLaren, received the trophy from Prince Rainer III of Monaco and Princess Grace after winning the Grand Prix of Monaco auto race in Monte Carlo, Monaco on June 3, 1962. McLaren drove a British Cooper Climax over the finish line ahead of two Ferraris driven by Phil Hill of the United States (second) and Italy’s Lorenzo Bandini. (AP Photo)
Stirling Moss of Britain raises his hand in victory after passing the finish line in first place at the Monaco Grand Prix Automobile race on May 14, 1961. The checked flag goes down on the circuit in the foreground. Moss is driving a Lotus sports car. (AP Photo)
British Tony Brooks (18) at the wheel of his Cooper sports car drives in front of US driver Lance Reventlow during the “Grand Prix de Monaco” race in Monte Carlo, Monaco on May 29, 1960. (AP Photo)

Take a look back at photos from the historic race through it's glamorous, dramatic history.