When imagining the lives of historical figures, we often picture them as people who were extremely focused on their achievements. It’s easy to think of them as not having the time to socialize, let alone make friends. However, many prominent historical figures formed strong connections with other big names of their time. Some of the connections gradually faded, while others stood the test of time and distance. These unlikely friendships often challenged each figure to consider a different perspective and find common ground. From an author befriending a scientist to a wrestler building a bond with a playwright, we’ve gathered 21 pairs of historical figures you wouldn’t have thought were friends.
#21 Larry Flynt And Jerry Falwell
Larry Flynt, an adult content publisher, and Jerry Falwell, a conservative preacher, somehow found common ground and kept in contact with each other for many years. They initially met when Falwell sued Flynt over a parody interview that made disturbing claims about intimate relations between Falwell and his own mother. After the trial ended, the two reunited on the Larry King Show to promote their own projects, resulting in them collaborating on a series of debates at colleges across the country.
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