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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.

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,...

Learn all about the long and illustrious history of sapphires in the British Crown Jewels. Reveal the magnificent craftsmanship of these sapphire jewelry pieces, the famous members of royalty that loved these pieces, the Queen's affinity for sapphires, and beautiful photos to highlight the details.

1937 Norma Shearer

Analysis #1 Gertrude is a character in the Shakespearian play Hamlet. She is the mother/aunt of Hamlet, and she is also the wife/ex-sister-in-law of King Claudius. In the play, Gertrude demonstrates many characteristics and traits as the play progresses. She is a very caring character when Hamlet is thinking about going back to Wittenberg for

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I’ve always loved reading biographies and thought this blog could benefit from an educational (and entertaining!) history-inspired series. Queen Elizabeth II was born in 1926 and was crowned the Queen of England at the young age of 25. On September 9, 2015 she became the longest reigning British monarch in history. Without further ado, six fun facts about Her Majesty the Queen. #1 – […]

The world’s most photographed woman had an incredible family collection and the aptitude for telling stories through her accessories. Here are 25 of the most impressive pieces.

A video of Queen Elizabeth II commenting on Kate Middleton’s wedding dress on display at Buckingham Palace has gone viral. Here’s why.