Hulu's "The Great" offers an irreverent, ahistorical take on the Russian empress' life. This is the real history behind the period comedy
For every Queen Elizabeth II, there is a Marie Antoinette. This list compiles of the 12 worst queens in history that you must know.
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Title / Titre : Queen Victoria / La reine Victoria Creator(s) / Créateur(s) : Unknown / Inconnu Date(s) : Unknown / Inconnu Reference No. / Numéro de référence : MIKAN 2837319, 2895925 collectionscanada.gc.ca/ourl/res.php?url_ver=Z39.88-2004&... collectionscanada.gc.ca/ourl/res.php?url_ver=Z39.88-2004&... Location / Lieu : Unknown / Inconnu Credit / Mention de source : Library and Archives Canada, C-008133 / Bibliothèque et Archives Canada, C-008133
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She was just 5th in the line of succession, but a series of historical vagaries put the princess on the world’s most powerful throne.
America had Al Capone. Sydney had Kate Leigh and Tilly Devine - who *hated* each other.
Some women stood atop all others in positions of power, and, with either a crown atop their heads or sword in hand, reshaped history.
1. In 1475, when Queen Isabella was crowned, the queen chess piece became female, and could only move one square at a time, like the King. In 1495, when Isabella was the most powerful woman in Europe, the present rules of chess were established, in which the Queen moves in all directions on the board.
A new statue of Queen Elizabeth II has been unveiled by King Charles at York...
With my daughter’s current interest in the past British Kings and Queens I have been looking for a comprehensive book for her. We have a couple of books that deals with individuals or groups …
1. Empress Catherine the Great founded an orphanage in Moscow to turn Russia's thousands of abandoned children into model citizens. Over 40,000 were admitted in her reign, but it failed disastrously due to 87% of them dying of disease.
1. During Queen Victoria's adult life, she has estimated to have written 2,500 words a day.
A photograph shows England's Queen Elizabeth II working as a mechanic during World War II.
The fairest of them all.
The picture, taken in 2012, shows the Prince of Wales in the regimental dress of the Toronto Scottish Regiment, of which he is Colonel-in-Chief, for use by the Canadian army.
1. Empress Catherine the Great founded an orphanage in Moscow to turn Russia's thousands of abandoned children into model citizens. Over 40,000 were admitted in her reign, but it failed disastrously due to 87% of them dying of disease.
1. Due to inbreeding amongst the Ptolemies, Cleopatra of Egypt had only two pairs of ...
Victoria & Abdul costume designer Consolata Boyle examined some of Victoria’s actual, century-old gowns.
These captivating photographs give an insight into the mid-19th century Osborne House - the Isle of Wight royal residence which was once the favourite home of Queen Victoria.
For International Women’s Day, we have rounded up 10 queens and women rulers who helped to shape gender equality and empower women around the world.
1. 19th Century Empress Elisabeth of Austria washed her hair with brandy, bathed in olive oil, and slept in a face mask lined with raw veal. She was supposedly considered one of the most beautiful women in Europe.
1. 19th Century Empress Elisabeth of Austria washed her hair with brandy, bathed in olive oil, and slept in a face mask lined with raw veal. She was supposedly considered one of the most beautiful women in Europe.
1. Due to inbreeding amongst the Ptolemies, Cleopatra of Egypt had only two pairs of ...
Elizabeth I's relationship with Mary, Queen of Scots dominated English and Scottish politics for 20 years. Now, as a new film Mary Queen of Scots, starring Saoirse Ronan and Margot Robbie, airs in the
Portrait of Queen Mary I of England by Hans Eworth Mary was born at the Palace of Placentia at Greenwich on February 18, 1516, the only surviving child of King Henry VIII of England and Catherine o…
History Personalities, British Royalty, pic: circa 1912, HM,Queen Mary, portrait, Queen Mary born Mary of Teck, became Queen Consort when her husband King George V ascended the throne in 1910
Scientists have proven historical queens were “38.8%” more likely to declare war than kings. When Canadian cognitive psychologist and author Steven Pinker claimed men instigated “almost all the world's wars and genocides”
With her huge, dramatic collars, ghostly pallor and flaming curls of red hair, Queen Elizabeth I’s image is etched in royal history. Trained from a young age to see power and strength in public image, she cultivated a persona that was both pure and powerful. Unwed and without children, she portrayed herself as the chase,...
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People behind the account describe it as a curated collection of the curious history of yonder years.
A one-off TV programme will explore the most important building housing the royal family since Queen Victoria first took residence in it in 1837.
