The House of Romanov ruled over Russia for over three hundred years, from 1613 until 1917. Some of the most famous Russian rulers were from the House of Romanov: Peter the Great, Catherine the Great, and the notorious Nicholas II, the last of the Russian tsars. Under Nicholas II’s rule,…
Step one: Erase everything you may have internalized from the movie "Anastasia." Step two: Watch "The Last Czars" on Netflix.
Animosity toward Russia’s ruling class had already been building for centuries when the House of Romanov took power. But a series of violent suppressions and a
Explore the haunting last photos of the Romanov family, capturing the family's final days. Delve into the mystery and tragedy that still fascinates the public today.
The execution of the Romanov family marked the end of imperial rule in the Soviet Union, and the details are quite gruesome.
The execution of the Romanov family marked the end of imperial rule in the Soviet Union, and the details are quite gruesome.
This dog is the only one that survived the execution of the royal family. Joy ended his days as a pet of Edward VIII’s riding instructor.
The best recommendations on what to read after you see Anastasia, the best Romanov reading list to get your royal reading fix!
This summer palace was designed in the Italian style and ended up being the last residence built for the Russian imperial family, the Romanovs. It was the site of many significant events, such as the Yalta Conference, where leaders of the Allied forces met in 1945. RBTH explores the rich history of Livadia Palace, the southernmost home of Russian royalty.
Animosity toward Russia’s ruling class had already been building for centuries when the House of Romanov took power. But a series of violent suppressions and a
The Last Czars on Netflix is a sweeping documentary epic — and it really gets the Romanov family right.
Counting down to 17 July 1918 when the family was murdered. On 13 July 1918, Alexei was finally well enough to take a bath. Alexandra spent yet another day lying in bed with pains in her back. Alexandra could hear the shots that were being fired just outside the Ipatiev House to crush a demonstration. [read more]
Explore the haunting last photos of the Romanov family, capturing the family's final days. Delve into the mystery and tragedy that still fascinates the public today.
Explore the haunting last photos of the Romanov family, capturing the family's final days. Delve into the mystery and tragedy that still fascinates the public today.
by Edvard Radzinsky (Author) From the bestselling author of Stalin and The Last Tsar comes The Rasputin File, a remarkable biography of the mystical monk and bizarre philanderer whose role in the demise of the Romanovs and the start of the revolution can only now be fully known. For almost a century, historians could only speculate about the role Grigory Rasputin played in the downfall of tsarist Russia. But in 1995 a lost file from the State Archives turned up, a file that contained the complete interrogations of Rasputin's inner circle. With this extensive and explicit amplification of the historical record, Edvard Radzinsky has written a definitive biography, reconstructing in full the fascinating life of an improbable holy man who changed the course of Russian history. Translated from the Russian by Judson Rosengrant. Front Jacket From the bestselling author of Stalin and The Last Tsar comes The Rasputin File, a remarkable biography of the mystical monk and bizarre philanderer whose role in the demise of the Romanovs and the start of the revolution can only now be fully known. For almost a century, historians could only speculate about the role Grigory Rasputin played in the downfall of tsarist Russia. But in 1995 a lost file from the State Archives turned up, a file that contained the complete interrogations of Rasputin's inner circle. With this extensive and explicit amplification of the historical record, Edvard Radzinsky has written a definitive biography, reconstructing in full the fascinating life of an improbable holy man who changed the course of Russian history. Translated from the Russian by Judson Rosengrant. Author Biography Edvard Radzinsky is the author of The Last Tsar and Stalin. A celebrated playwright and television personality, he lives in Russia. Number of Pages: 578 Dimensions: 1.18 x 8.01 x 5.23 IN
“Nikolai Alexandrovich, in view of the fact that your relatives are continuing their attack on Soviet Russia, the Ural Executive Committee has decided to execute you. ” After the Bolshe…
The tragic story of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia and his wife and children has been told and retold on countless occasions, numerous books have been written and film adaptations have been made. Nicho…
The House of Romanov ruled over Russia for over three hundred years, from 1613 until 1917. Some of the most famous Russian rulers were from the House of Romanov: Peter the Great, Catherine the Great, and the notorious Nicholas II, the last of the Russian tsars. Under Nicholas II’s rule,…
Who are the people in this photograph? This photograph of the Romanov family was found in six recovered family albums that are housed in the Beinecke Library at
One hundred and twenty years ago, the Romanov royal dynasty hosted the most extravagant and eccentric costume ball in the history of the Russian Empire. It was also the last.
ROMANOV FAMILY: TOYS OF THE CHILDREN OF THE LAST TSAR From the diary of Empress Alexandra Feodorovna: “In the house where there are children, all the surroundings and everything that is going on around them will affect them. Even the smallest detail can have either a wonderful or a harmful effect. Even the nature around them… Read more ROMANOV FAMILY: TOYS OF CHILDREN OF LAST TSAR
Russian historian Veniamin Alekseyev claims DNA testing was flawed and says the evidence suggests Anastasia really did escape.
The execution of the Romanov family marked the end of imperial rule in the Soviet Union, and the details are quite gruesome.
