Frigga, wife of Odin, is a matronly figure in Norse mythology, associated with the hearth, the mead hall and childbirth. But while that seems a boring portfolio, it's an important one given the...
This article is about Henry the man - his loves, his wives, his children. Famous for having six wives, Henry is said to be the only English King to have had more wives than mistresses.
Sea Monster. Lille 1460. colored drawing. 10th century portrait of St. Mark. Whale, men in boat on its back. England c. 1236. Sirens and sailors. France 13th cent, Sloane 278. BL Mermaid holding fish, men in boat. England 13th cent. Sloane3544. BL Ганеша на руках у Шивы. Ottheinrichs Bible…
Referred to in the Sagas of the Norse, the vardlokkur was sung during the rite of a Völva;a type of seeress. This article explores what it actually is and the purpose it serves.
The monarch and his wife are cheering on Treasure in the Betfred Oaks at Epsom Racecourse in Surrey at 4.30pm, rated eighth favourite by bookmakers at odds between 18/1 and 26/1.
SHE has been captured on canvas countless times but rarely has the Queen been painted at breakfast.
Drag queen superstar Trixie Mattel is back on TV, this time renovating her home on an all-new season of 'Trixie Motel.' Dubbed 'Drag Me Home,' the Max original series sees Mattel and her partner, David Silver, deciding to invest in their first place together.
Queen Elizabeth’s granddaughter Zara Phillips will be competing in the London Games. From Prince Albert of Monaco to King Juan Carlos of Spain, see other regal athletes.
1. The Cagayan Battles of 1582 in the Philippines was the only recorded battle in the history to be fought between European infantry and samurai.
The Prince of Wales, who once had a deeply strained relationship with his stepmother, looked at ease as he sat with her and the Earl and Countess of Halifax in front of adoring crowds.
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The last great royal dynasty of France. Marie-Josèphe de Saxe, Dauphine of France, wife of Louis the Dauphin, was the mother of Louis XVI. It is said that her
This week I have a guest episode from James Boulton of the Queens of England Podcast (http://www.queensofenglandpodcast.com) on Bessie Blount, Henry VIII’s most famous mistress. James’s podcast is my new favorite, and I suggest that you all go over and subscribe to him asap. But listen to this episode first.… Continue reading
Cleopatra VII is not only a famous person in history, she is also the icon of a rich and powerful culture. She was usually depicted as a lover of great men, but the truth was different. More important than her love life was her educational pursuits. Cleopatra VII could be called one of the greatest intellectuals of her times.
Alexandrina Victoria was born to the Duke and Duchess of Kent on 24th of May in 1819. Here are just some photographs and paintings represent...
AN INTERIOR pro has claimed that people need to stop painting their ceilings white. It’s a mistake that we’re all making, but according to Interior Advisor Claire, who also calls herself an ‘Interi…
Raspberry Royale, Pimm's and a plastic fork - M&S' hamper will feed 10,000 guests at Britain's biggest ever street party to celebrate the Queen's 90th birthday
On a freezing weekend in December 2010, a team of tabloid investigators tailed the queen’s favorite son through New York City—and traced him to the mansion of a convicted sex criminal. A decade later, those present still want to know what each man wanted from the other.
“Here lies the daughter, wife, and mother of Henry” We would like to tell the story of Empress Maud who was never crowned Queen of England but caused civil war trying to attain her inheritance. Mau…
Learn more about the history of afternoon tea and the proper etiquette that comes with hosting and attending afternoon tea.
Cynethryth and Offa were the ultimate power couple in eighth century England.
