From scandalous affairs to volatile romance, the relationship between silver screen legends Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton continues to fascinate people to this day. The pair first ignited sparks on the set of Cleopatra in 1962, when their on-screen chemistry quickly spilled into real life – despite both being married to other people at the time. Their romance , rife with passion, public scrutiny, and scandal, would lead to two marriages – two divorces – and a pop culture legacy that rivalled their cinematic one.

On what would have been Richard Burton’s 100th birthday, we’re revisiting the whirlwind saga of “Liz and Dick”, the couple whose undeniable magnetism – and the chaos that ensued – has gone on to outlive the former couple . From million-dollar diamonds to volcanic

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