The Romanov family was the last Russian imperial dynasty to govern the nation. The royals suffered a terrible fate during the Russian Revolution, which saw many of the nobles killed. Many questions surround the end of the family’s reign, including what happened to their precious jewelry. Romanov Rule of Russia Source: Buyenlarge/Getty Images Historians agree the Romanov dynasty began after the period of instability in the nation known as the Time of the Troubles, ending in 1613. In the wake of this period, “the assembly of the land” elected Michale Romanov as Russia’s new tsar, and thus began the Romanov…
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Britain’s Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, recently announced she’s been diagnosed with melanoma, a rare form of skin cancer. The Duchess was initially shocked by the diagnosis but has since taken to social media to speak about the situation with her followers and appears to be in good spirits. Duchess Diagnosed With Melanoma Source: Freepik Sarah Ferguson, known as Fergie, was diagnosed with melanoma less than a month after revealing she’d defeated breast cancer. During a post to social media on New Year’s Eve, the York duchess wrote, “I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I beat breast cancer.” Discovery of…
As domestic violence cases soar around the world, Queen Camilla has taken to her platform to call attention to the matter — encouraging the teaching of mutual respect in schools as a way to limit or prohibit future cases from occurring. The comments came after Queen Camilla visited a women’s refuge in Swindon, celebrating over 50 years of domestic abuse supportive services in the region. The staff at the Swindon location gave Queen Camilla a tour of their facilities and grounds, calling attention to the grave realities that so many survivors must face each year. StatPearls estimates that about 10 million…
Researchers working in the South China Sea were astonished to discover two marine vessels that once served the fabled Ming Dynasty. Archaeologists hope the vessels can provide valuable insight into the marine capabilities of one of China’s most prosperous ancient dynasties. China’s Ming Dynasty Source: Bettmann/Getty Images Of all the powerful dynasties that ruled over China during the late medieval era, none have garnered attention from scholars quite like that of the Ming Dynasty. From 1368 to 1644, this powerful dynasty brought forth a period of stability for China. Known for their impressive trading capabilities and preservation of culture, the…
Citizens of the United Kingdom have expressed concern for their monarch after it was announced King Charles would need to undergo a procedure to address a medical problem. The 75-year-old is set to have a procedure to rectify a problem with his prostate that affects thousands of men each year. King Charles Set to Undergo Surgery Source: Freepik After the passing of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022, her son Prince Charles became the king of Britain, taking on the duties of the monarchy. It was recently announced he’d have a “corrective procedure” in the hospital after it was revealed…
The royals have — and likely will continue to — influence fashion trends around the globe. Princess Kate is known for her matching, tailored pantsuits and dresses, while Princess Mary of Denmark has made headlines for her eye-[popping outfits. In short, there is no “wrong” way to dress a royal. They’re sure to make an impact no matter what they’re wearing. The one fashion item they all avoid, however? High heels. Here’s why. While the royals have been photographed in high heels, pumps, and espadrilles, many (including Princess Kate and Queen Letizia) have moved away from the look — opting…
Princess Mary, future queen of Denmark, may have more similarities to Princess Kate Middleton than many believe. Beyond the upcoming title changes that both queens will experience, they come from similar backgrounds, have similar experiences, and even look alike! Here’s what we know about Princess Kate and Princess Mary. The story for many starts with the princess’ backgrounds. Neither of the princesses were born into the royal life, instead first experiencing it as kingdom outsiders. Additionally, Mary didn’t even start as a Danish citizen, in fact; as she was born in Tasmania, Australia. She met Frederik, her husband, at a…
A heartfelt tribute to iconic soccer superstar Pelé was held in December 2023 following the anniversary of his death a year before. The famous Christ the Redeemer statue wore a projected No. 10 Brazil jersey of Pelé for the event. Onlookers saw the image of this statue of Jesus wearing a football jersey as a fitting tribute to the late national sports figure. Pelé’s Death Source: Pixabay/Pexels The footballer was diagnosed with colon cancer in September 2021. As the disease progressed, he was eventually admitted to the hospital on Nov. 29, 2022, with respiratory issues. Pelé experienced renal and cardiac…
“The Crown” has quickly become one of the most-watched British TV shows of recent years, centered on the life of Queen Elizabeth II. One particular scene involves a young Princess Elizabeth sneaking out of the palace with her sister Margaret. But was there any truth to the elaborate scene? The Life of a Queen Source: Bettman/Getty Images Taking place over nearly six decades, “The Crown” tells the history of Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II. The show takes place shortly before Princess Elizabeth’s marriage to Phillip Mountbatten in 1947 and ends with Prince Charles tying the knot with Camilla Parker…
Denmark’s long-serving Queen Margrethe II abdicated the throne after 52 years this month, allowing her son Frederik to become king. Mary Donaldson, wife of Frederik, will now become his queen in a story that many have deemed a true rags-to-riches story after her family’s tough history. Frederik Becomes King of Denmark Source: Samir Hussein/WireImage/Getty Images King Frederik ascended to the throne on Jan. 14 after his mother, Queen Margrethe, signed the abdication papers inside Christianborg Palace in Copenhagen. With the transfer of power, King Frederik took to the balcony of the palace and made his first speech as Denmark’s new…