The Tudor period (1485-1603) was one of the most tumultuous and transformative eras in English history. It was period of drama and intrigue, as well as great triumphs and progress, such as Henry VIII’s Reformation and the defeat of the Spanish Armada. It saw the emergence of an English national identity and the beginnings of [read more]
Grace Patricia Kelly was born on 12 November 1929 as the daughter of John B. Kelly and Margaret Katherine Majer in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Despite her parents’ disapproval, Grace began a career in acting. She attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and worked as a model to support her studies. She made her film debut in a small role in [read more]
The mayor of Ekaterinburg, Evgeny Roizman, has sent an invitation to members of the British royal family to attend the events commemorating the centenary of the martyrdom of Emperor Nicholas II, his wife Alexandra Feodorovna and their five children. This invitation was delivered through the British ambassador, Laurie Bristow. “Inasmuch as the British and Russian [read more]
This article was written by Marie. Neither of Isabella of Angoulême’s marriages did her reputation any favours. John, her first husband, is still viewed as one of the worst kings in English history and some of the notoriety rubbed off on his young wife. Out of his shadow, she chose her second husband herself. That independence of mind probably [read more]
The not so historically correct TV show Reign shows Claude of France, daughter of Catherine de’ Medici and Henry II of France, as a lively, carefree and beautiful young woman. The real Claude of France could not be more different, and the character on the TV show is perhaps more relatable to Claude’s real-life sister, [read more]
An interim meeting was held regarding the so-called “Yekaterinburg remains”, or better said the remains of Nicolas II, Alexandra Feodorovna and their five children. The meeting was attended by representatives of the Russian Investigative Committee as well as members of the special commission at St. Daniel’s monastery. During the meeting, progress reports on the criminal [read more]
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