The Mirow Fürstengruft houses many coffins belonging to deceased members of the Princely family of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. During the restorations of the coffins, DNA samples were taken to positively identify them. Three new people were identified, these include the two daughters of Adolphus Frederick III, Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. His eldest daughter Marie Sofia died at the age of 18, while his [read more]
Queen Arwa of Yemen ruled for over fifty years. She co-ruled with her mother-in-law, her husband, and her son. She eventually became sole ruler of the Sulayhid dynasty. She was the first woman in Islam history to be given the title of hujja, which is the highest status in Islam. Queen Arwa remains greatly celebrated [read more]
This article was written by Carol. Alexandra, also known as Alix, was born in 1872, the daughter of Louis IV, Grand Duke of Hesse and by Rhine, and Princess Alice, a daughter of Queen Victoria. When she was six years old, tragedy struck the family in the form of diphtheria. One of her sisters died [read more]
This article was written by Franziska. The name Friedrich Schiller rings a bell in almost everyone in the German-speaking part of Europe. For many, Schiller’s dramas and poetry were firm components of the German lessons at school, and countless students have suffered their way through works like “Die Räuber” and “Wallenstein”. Schiller is, however, also [read more]
Historian Nicola Tallis’ latest book, Elizabeth’s Rival: The Tumultuous Life of the Countess of Leicester, offers a fascinating glimpse into the interpersonal relationship between Elizabeth I and her kinswoman Lettice Knollys. Tallis presents a compelling view of their complicated bond, which, despite the famous people involved, resembles most dysfunctional, familial relationships. It had its highs. [read more]
Blanche of Lancaster was the mother of King Henry IV of England and the grandmother of King Henry V, but she was never a Queen herself. Blanche was born in either 1345 or 1347 to Henry of Grosmont, 1st Duke of Lancaster (a great-grandson of King Henry III) and his wife, Isabel de Beaumont. Henry [read more]
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