Articles related to "Nicholas Ii"
Tsar Nicholas II of Russia
Weak or stubborn? Whatever Tsar Nicholas II's most serious flaw, it proved fatal to the Romanov dynasty and the monarchy of the Russian Empire.
nicholas ii • tsar nicholas • nicholas romanov • romanovs • last tsar
Weak or stubborn? Whatever Tsar Nicholas II's most serious flaw, it proved fatal to the Romanov dynasty and the monarchy of the Russian Empire.
nicholas ii • tsar nicholas • nicholas romanov • romanovs • last tsar
Russia's Position in WWI
Russia's position in WWI was difficult. Military support for Serbia meant all-out war, failure, and social revolution. Inaction meant criticism from Pan-Slavist parties.
russia's position in wwi • russia and wwi • serbia and pan-slavism • impending revolutions and defeat • conditions in the military
Russia's position in WWI was difficult. Military support for Serbia meant all-out war, failure, and social revolution. Inaction meant criticism from Pan-Slavist parties.
russia's position in wwi • russia and wwi • serbia and pan-slavism • impending revolutions and defeat • conditions in the military
Death of the Romanov Family
Despite rumours, myths, and legends that a couple of the princesses survived and escaped it now appears that the entire Romanov family was summarily executed.
russia • romanov dynasty • lenin • russian civil war • nicholas ii
Despite rumours, myths, and legends that a couple of the princesses survived and escaped it now appears that the entire Romanov family was summarily executed.
russia • romanov dynasty • lenin • russian civil war • nicholas ii
Empress Alexandra Fyodorovna
Alexandra Fyodorovna, the last Empress of the Russian Empire, was a caring mother and wife. However, her flaws were frowned on by citizens unhappy with tsarist rule.
alexandra fyodorovna • romanovs • nicholas ii • tsaritsa • russian empress
Alexandra Fyodorovna, the last Empress of the Russian Empire, was a caring mother and wife. However, her flaws were frowned on by citizens unhappy with tsarist rule.
alexandra fyodorovna • romanovs • nicholas ii • tsaritsa • russian empress
Films of Nicholas II and the Romanov Family
Imperial Russia, Revolutionary Russia, the tragedy within both opulence and poverty have been dramatized for cinema and television.
nicholas and alexandra • imperial russia • anastasia • rasputin • romanov
Imperial Russia, Revolutionary Russia, the tragedy within both opulence and poverty have been dramatized for cinema and television.
nicholas and alexandra • imperial russia • anastasia • rasputin • romanov
Russian Royal Titles
Russia was not content to call its royal leader simply "king." "Tsar" and "emperor" more accurately described the position of the supreme ruler of the Russian Empire.
russian royal titles • tsar • tsarina • nicholas ii • russian emperor
Russia was not content to call its royal leader simply "king." "Tsar" and "emperor" more accurately described the position of the supreme ruler of the Russian Empire.
russian royal titles • tsar • tsarina • nicholas ii • russian emperor
Was Anastasia Anna Anderson?
Anna Anderson claimed to be Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov. Supporters say she was, indeed, the last Tsar's daughter. Others say she was a fraud.
anna anderson • anastasia romanov • franziska schanzkowska • tsar nicholas ii • dna testing
Anna Anderson claimed to be Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov. Supporters say she was, indeed, the last Tsar's daughter. Others say she was a fraud.
anna anderson • anastasia romanov • franziska schanzkowska • tsar nicholas ii • dna testing
Books about the Romanovs
New books about the Romanovs seem to be published each year. Which ones are worthwhile reads and which ones capitalize on myth?
romanovs • books about the romanovs • alexandra fyodorovna • nicholas ii • alexei romanov
New books about the Romanovs seem to be published each year. Which ones are worthwhile reads and which ones capitalize on myth?
romanovs • books about the romanovs • alexandra fyodorovna • nicholas ii • alexei romanov
Russia's Search for Liberty: Part III. Rebels and Riots
Russia pursues its lust for power, frees its serfs, is disgraced in war, and succumbs to rule by an untested political/economic theory that promises Utopia.
russian history • russia and the nineteenth century • the romanovs • russia and radical politics
Russia pursues its lust for power, frees its serfs, is disgraced in war, and succumbs to rule by an untested political/economic theory that promises Utopia.
russian history • russia and the nineteenth century • the romanovs • russia and radical politics
Execution of the Romanovs
The Romanov family, including Tsar Nicholas II, were executed in 1918. The Tsar, Tsaristsa, Grand Duchesses, Tsarevich, a doctor, and three servants were killed.
execution of the romanovs • murder of the romanovs • yurovsky • tsar nicholas ii • alexandra fyodorovna
The Romanov family, including Tsar Nicholas II, were executed in 1918. The Tsar, Tsaristsa, Grand Duchesses, Tsarevich, a doctor, and three servants were killed.
execution of the romanovs • murder of the romanovs • yurovsky • tsar nicholas ii • alexandra fyodorovna
Victims of the Romanov Murder
The Romanovs, along with a doctor, three servants, and a family dog, were brutally murdered by Bolsheviks.
romanov murder • romanov victims • killed by bolsheviks • murdered by bolsheviks • russian royal family killed
The Romanovs, along with a doctor, three servants, and a family dog, were brutally murdered by Bolsheviks.
romanov murder • romanov victims • killed by bolsheviks • murdered by bolsheviks • russian royal family killed
Elizabeth and Alexandra of Hesse
Elizabeth of Hesse became a Russian Grand Duchess before her sister Alexandra became Empress. The two German princesses approached life in Russia very differently.
elizabeth of hesse • alexandra of hesse • grand duchess elizabeth • empress alexandra • tsaritsa alexandra
Elizabeth of Hesse became a Russian Grand Duchess before her sister Alexandra became Empress. The two German princesses approached life in Russia very differently.
elizabeth of hesse • alexandra of hesse • grand duchess elizabeth • empress alexandra • tsaritsa alexandra
Famous Flutists Who Didn't Quit Their Day Jobs, Part II
Part 2 of the series of articles on famous people who just happen to play flute
flute • celebrities • john quincy adams • jack kevorkian • peter wingfield
Part 2 of the series of articles on famous people who just happen to play flute
flute • celebrities • john quincy adams • jack kevorkian • peter wingfield
Jim Thorpe
Although he loved football, and was arguable the best player at the Carlisle Indian School, Thorpe would gain international recognition for his skill on the race track
jim thorpe • wa-tho-tuk • bright path • sac nation • carlisle indian school
Although he loved football, and was arguable the best player at the Carlisle Indian School, Thorpe would gain international recognition for his skill on the race track
jim thorpe • wa-tho-tuk • bright path • sac nation • carlisle indian school
Magnificence of the Tsars at V&A
Costumes, jewellery, weapons, books and portraits of the Tsars and their officers reveal the extravagance and opulence of Russian Court dress between 1721 and 1917.
magnificence of the tsars • v&a • victoria and albert • moscow kremlin museums • peter ii
Costumes, jewellery, weapons, books and portraits of the Tsars and their officers reveal the extravagance and opulence of Russian Court dress between 1721 and 1917.
magnificence of the tsars • v&a • victoria and albert • moscow kremlin museums • peter ii
Rasputin- The Unholy Monk
From obscurity, Grigori Efimovich became one of the most trusted and feared people in the Russian Royal court, apparently the only person who could heal the Czarevich.
the life of rasputin • the influence of rasputin • the death of rasputin • the romanovs • the unholy monk
From obscurity, Grigori Efimovich became one of the most trusted and feared people in the Russian Royal court, apparently the only person who could heal the Czarevich.
the life of rasputin • the influence of rasputin • the death of rasputin • the romanovs • the unholy monk
Reasons for the Russian Revolution
The Russian Revolution of 1917 was an inevitable result of peasant dissatisfaction, poor leadership, an unpopular monarchy, political movements, and war.
russian revolution • russian revolution of 1917 • reasons for the russian revolution • tsar nicholas • nicholas ii
The Russian Revolution of 1917 was an inevitable result of peasant dissatisfaction, poor leadership, an unpopular monarchy, political movements, and war.
russian revolution • russian revolution of 1917 • reasons for the russian revolution • tsar nicholas • nicholas ii
Romance of Nicholas and Alexandra
The romance between Nicholas II and Alexandra Fyodorovna would last all of their lives, even while Russia was suffering from the political turmoil of the Revolution.
romance of nicholas and alexandra • nicholas and alexandra • nicholas ii • alexandra fyodorovna • courtship of nicholas and alexandra
The romance between Nicholas II and Alexandra Fyodorovna would last all of their lives, even while Russia was suffering from the political turmoil of the Revolution.
romance of nicholas and alexandra • nicholas and alexandra • nicholas ii • alexandra fyodorovna • courtship of nicholas and alexandra
The BroomHandle Mauser
In military service for more than fifty years, the C96 Mauser Military Pistol ushered in the era of semi-automatic weapons on the modern battlefield.
broomhandle mauser • mauser • mauser military pistol • c96 • 9mm
In military service for more than fifty years, the C96 Mauser Military Pistol ushered in the era of semi-automatic weapons on the modern battlefield.
broomhandle mauser • mauser • mauser military pistol • c96 • 9mm
The Crown of Monomakh
The Crown of Monomakh is the earliest crown to be used by the princes of Kievan Rus, the Moscovite princes, and the tsars of Russia.
crown of monomakh • monomakh's cap • russian crowns • vladimir monomakh • russian tsars
The Crown of Monomakh is the earliest crown to be used by the princes of Kievan Rus, the Moscovite princes, and the tsars of Russia.
crown of monomakh • monomakh's cap • russian crowns • vladimir monomakh • russian tsars
The Imperial Romanovs
From the 13th century to the "Times of Trouble" to the final days of Tsar Nicholas II, the last Romanov ruler, this Russian dynasty traced a deep line in history.
russian dynasty • romanovs • tsar nicholas ii • catherine the great • bloody nicholas
From the 13th century to the "Times of Trouble" to the final days of Tsar Nicholas II, the last Romanov ruler, this Russian dynasty traced a deep line in history.
russian dynasty • romanovs • tsar nicholas ii • catherine the great • bloody nicholas
The Romanov Children
Olga, Tatiana, Maria, Anastasia, and Alexei were the last tsar's five children. None of them were to live a full life after revolution came to Russia.
romanovs • grand duchess olga • grand duchess maria • grand duchess tatiana • grand duchess anastasia
Olga, Tatiana, Maria, Anastasia, and Alexei were the last tsar's five children. None of them were to live a full life after revolution came to Russia.
romanovs • grand duchess olga • grand duchess maria • grand duchess tatiana • grand duchess anastasia
The Romanov Personalities
Had the personalities of the Romanov family members been different, history might have taken a different course.
romanov personalities • romanov family members • russian royal family • rasputin • grand duchess elizabeth
Had the personalities of the Romanov family members been different, history might have taken a different course.
romanov personalities • romanov family members • russian royal family • rasputin • grand duchess elizabeth
The End of the Romanov Dynasty
The assassination of the Romanov family was the result of political factors which led not only to the death of the Tsar but also the collapse of the country.
political events leading to the russian revolution • romanov assassination • nicholas ii and aleksandra • the formation of the russian constitution and duma • rasputin's influence on the romanov family
The assassination of the Romanov family was the result of political factors which led not only to the death of the Tsar but also the collapse of the country.
political events leading to the russian revolution • romanov assassination • nicholas ii and aleksandra • the formation of the russian constitution and duma • rasputin's influence on the romanov family
Political Influences on Russian Easter Egg-Giving
The decorations and materials used on Easter eggs varied with different political eras in Russian history. Imperial Easter eggs and Fababerge Eggs are discussed as an important part of Russian art history during the reign of the Tsars.
easter eggs • russia • faberge • imperial • bolsheviks
The decorations and materials used on Easter eggs varied with different political eras in Russian history. Imperial Easter eggs and Fababerge Eggs are discussed as an important part of Russian art history during the reign of the Tsars.
easter eggs • russia • faberge • imperial • bolsheviks
Causes of the War - When Monks Collide part 2
Russia is determined that Orthodox monks will control the Holy Places, and pressures the Sultan accordingly. British and French local diplomats decide strong action is called for, with differing results.
benedetti • rose • the porte • stratford de redcliffe • moldavia
Russia is determined that Orthodox monks will control the Holy Places, and pressures the Sultan accordingly. British and French local diplomats decide strong action is called for, with differing results.
benedetti • rose • the porte • stratford de redcliffe • moldavia
DVD Review: Nicholas & Alexandra
The movie Nicholas & Alexandra is a biographical film of the last Tsar, set against the backdrop of the Russian Revolution.
russian revolution • world war i • romanovs • tsar nicholas ii of russia • biographical film
The movie Nicholas & Alexandra is a biographical film of the last Tsar, set against the backdrop of the Russian Revolution.
russian revolution • world war i • romanovs • tsar nicholas ii of russia • biographical film
Ekaterinburg by Helen Rappaport
A review of Helen Rappaport's Ekaterinburg, a tragic and thrilling account of the climax of the Russian Revolution and the last days of the Romanovs.
ekaterinburg • ekaterinburg by helen rappaport • the last days of the romanovs • fate of the romanovs • murder of nicholas ii
A review of Helen Rappaport's Ekaterinburg, a tragic and thrilling account of the climax of the Russian Revolution and the last days of the Romanovs.
ekaterinburg • ekaterinburg by helen rappaport • the last days of the romanovs • fate of the romanovs • murder of nicholas ii
French and Russian Revolutions Compared
Although it is tempting to drawn comparisons between the French and Russian Revolutions, each movement must be viewed as unique and inherently different.
french and russian revolutions compared • political leadership in france and russia during t • louis xvi compared to nicholas ii • effect of economies on revolutions • social and political revolutions
Although it is tempting to drawn comparisons between the French and Russian Revolutions, each movement must be viewed as unique and inherently different.
french and russian revolutions compared • political leadership in france and russia during t • louis xvi compared to nicholas ii • effect of economies on revolutions • social and political revolutions
Gallipoli 1915
Winston Churchill, as First Lord of the Admiralty, ordered a bombardment of the Dardanelles in October 1914 - a month before the Ottoman Empire formally entered the war.
winston churchill • gallipoli • ottoman empire • dardanelles • aegean sea
Winston Churchill, as First Lord of the Admiralty, ordered a bombardment of the Dardanelles in October 1914 - a month before the Ottoman Empire formally entered the war.
winston churchill • gallipoli • ottoman empire • dardanelles • aegean sea
Royal History in the Headlines
A look back at some of the biggest royal news stories of 2000, including the DNA test on the heart of Marie Antoinette's son and the canonization of the last tsar of Russia.
cleopatra • king tut • tutankhamen • marie antoinette • louis xvii
A look back at some of the biggest royal news stories of 2000, including the DNA test on the heart of Marie Antoinette's son and the canonization of the last tsar of Russia.
cleopatra • king tut • tutankhamen • marie antoinette • louis xvii
Royal Quotation Quiz
Who said what? See if you can match these royal quotes to the people who said them!
prince charles • queen elizabeth • queen victoria • edward viii • princess grace
Who said what? See if you can match these royal quotes to the people who said them!
prince charles • queen elizabeth • queen victoria • edward viii • princess grace
The Czech Legion 1917-1920
Growing from a unit of volunteers that fought for the Tsar against the Hapsburg Empire, these 50,000 Czechs fought an amazing campaign for survival.
czechoslovak legions • 1914 • 1915 • 1917 • 1918
Growing from a unit of volunteers that fought for the Tsar against the Hapsburg Empire, these 50,000 Czechs fought an amazing campaign for survival.
czechoslovak legions • 1914 • 1915 • 1917 • 1918
Western Trans-Sib Stopovers
Yekaterinburg or Omsk, Perm or Kazan: what wonderful choices you can make when planning the western half of your Trans-Siberian rail journey across Russia.
choosing trans sib stops • omsk trans-sib • yekaterinburg perm sightseeing • kazan attractions • nizhny novgorod stopover
Yekaterinburg or Omsk, Perm or Kazan: what wonderful choices you can make when planning the western half of your Trans-Siberian rail journey across Russia.
choosing trans sib stops • omsk trans-sib • yekaterinburg perm sightseeing • kazan attractions • nizhny novgorod stopover
Why Felix Youssoupov Killed Rasputin
Prince Felix Youssoupov believed it was his patriotic duty to kill Rasputin, the malevolent 'holy man', and deliver Russia from her most dangerous internal enemy.
prince felix yusupov • rasputin • russia • tsar nicholas ii • tsarina alexandra feodorovna
Prince Felix Youssoupov believed it was his patriotic duty to kill Rasputin, the malevolent 'holy man', and deliver Russia from her most dangerous internal enemy.
prince felix yusupov • rasputin • russia • tsar nicholas ii • tsarina alexandra feodorovna
Baby in the Palace - PART I
At last, Russia had an heir to its throne. Born in the midst of the turmoil that was the Russo-Japanese war, Aleksei Nikolaievich was indeed a ray of light -- a Sunbeam -- and the most anxiously awaited Baby in the Winter Palace. This is the first half of his life.
aleksei • aleksey • alexei • alexis • romanov
At last, Russia had an heir to its throne. Born in the midst of the turmoil that was the Russo-Japanese war, Aleksei Nikolaievich was indeed a ray of light -- a Sunbeam -- and the most anxiously awaited Baby in the Winter Palace. This is the first half of his life.
aleksei • aleksey • alexei • alexis • romanov
Felix Yusupov and the Death of Rasputin 1916
Rasputin warned that his death by members of the imperial family would lead to the end of Romanov rule, yet the plot went forward with intriguing results.
felix yusupov and rasputin • assassination of rasputin • murder of rasputin • yusupov palace and the rasputin murder • rasputin's influence on alexandra
Rasputin warned that his death by members of the imperial family would lead to the end of Romanov rule, yet the plot went forward with intriguing results.
felix yusupov and rasputin • assassination of rasputin • murder of rasputin • yusupov palace and the rasputin murder • rasputin's influence on alexandra
Baby in the Palace - PART II
Delve into the life of Russia's last Tsar-to-Be, Aleksei Nikolaievich Romanov. This article covers the years of his life for which he is most famous -- neither the innocent playing in the nursery, nor the laughter of his fifth birthday. Here, you will find him after illness tightened its grasp on his life. Here you will read of war, and of the Revolution. Yet you will also see Aleksei's own personal sunshine glimmmer again down the palace halls...
aleksei • aleksey • alexei • alexis • romanov
Delve into the life of Russia's last Tsar-to-Be, Aleksei Nikolaievich Romanov. This article covers the years of his life for which he is most famous -- neither the innocent playing in the nursery, nor the laughter of his fifth birthday. Here, you will find him after illness tightened its grasp on his life. Here you will read of war, and of the Revolution. Yet you will also see Aleksei's own personal sunshine glimmmer again down the palace halls...
aleksei • aleksey • alexei • alexis • romanov
Pope Gregory VII (1073-1085)
<p>Pope Gregory VII (1073-1085) set the papacy on a course that his predecessors would have thought unthinkable, and his successors saw as inevitable. This article is a brief biographical sketch of his life and influence.</p>
pope • papacy • papal history • gregory • hildebrand
<p>Pope Gregory VII (1073-1085) set the papacy on a course that his predecessors would have thought unthinkable, and his successors saw as inevitable. This article is a brief biographical sketch of his life and influence.</p>
pope • papacy • papal history • gregory • hildebrand
Russian Easter
A description of the way Russians celebrate Easter, the way they celebrated during the reign of the Tsars, and plenty of information on Faberge!
faberge • egg • easter • orthodox • russian
A description of the way Russians celebrate Easter, the way they celebrated during the reign of the Tsars, and plenty of information on Faberge!
faberge • egg • easter • orthodox • russian
Hidden Evidence by David Owen
One of the best resources for understanding forensics
book • detective • lab • forensic • science
One of the best resources for understanding forensics
book • detective • lab • forensic • science
St. Petersburg and Rasputin
On the subject of Romanovs one must also include the mystery of the man often referred to as the Mad Monk, Gregori Rasputin.
rasputin • russian • tsars • tzars • hemophilia
On the subject of Romanovs one must also include the mystery of the man often referred to as the Mad Monk, Gregori Rasputin.
rasputin • russian • tsars • tzars • hemophilia
St. Petersburg Tsar Family
Besides the splendor of the art and architecture of Saint Petersburg, the history specific to this city draws visitors from all over the world.
st petersburg • royal family • tsar • history • traveler
Besides the splendor of the art and architecture of Saint Petersburg, the history specific to this city draws visitors from all over the world.
st petersburg • royal family • tsar • history • traveler
History of Faberge Eggs
Today, Faberge eggs are priceless masterpieces but their history began in 1885 with Tsar Alexander III, who commissioned Peter Carl Faberge to make an egg for his wife.
faberge • faberge eggs • russia • romanovs • easter
Today, Faberge eggs are priceless masterpieces but their history began in 1885 with Tsar Alexander III, who commissioned Peter Carl Faberge to make an egg for his wife.
faberge • faberge eggs • russia • romanovs • easter
Lenin And The Red Terror
Lenin and the Bolsheviks seized power in Russia as a consequence of the October Revolution during 1917. They faced many opponents determined to end their regime.
lenin • red terror • red army • bolsheviks • russian revolution
Lenin and the Bolsheviks seized power in Russia as a consequence of the October Revolution during 1917. They faced many opponents determined to end their regime.
lenin • red terror • red army • bolsheviks • russian revolution
October In Liechtenstein
What happened in October in Liechtenstein over the years? Find out here.
liechtenstein • almanac • october • september • month
What happened in October in Liechtenstein over the years? Find out here.
liechtenstein • almanac • october • september • month
September In Liechtenstein
Every month I will be posting a list of important dates in Liechtenstein for that month.
almanac • date • liechtenstein • principality
Every month I will be posting a list of important dates in Liechtenstein for that month.
almanac • date • liechtenstein • principality
Washington Museum Holds Royal Romanian Treasures
Maryhill Museum is a treasure trove of items which once belonged to the royal family of Romania. Queen Marie even traveled here in 1926 for the dedication of the museum.
queen marie of romania • maryhill museum of art • romanian furniture collection at maryhill • things to do at goldendale wa • queen marie granddaughter of queen victoria
Maryhill Museum is a treasure trove of items which once belonged to the royal family of Romania. Queen Marie even traveled here in 1926 for the dedication of the museum.
queen marie of romania • maryhill museum of art • romanian furniture collection at maryhill • things to do at goldendale wa • queen marie granddaughter of queen victoria
Burial of the Romanovs
The burial of the Romanov bodies after the execution in July 1918 was conducted by Yakov Yurovsky. The remains of the Romanovs were buried in a pit for decades.
burial of the romanovs • romanov bodies • remains of the romanovs • yurovsky • execution of the romanovs
The burial of the Romanov bodies after the execution in July 1918 was conducted by Yakov Yurovsky. The remains of the Romanovs were buried in a pit for decades.
burial of the romanovs • romanov bodies • remains of the romanovs • yurovsky • execution of the romanovs
Istanbul's Pera Palace Hotel
One of the most luxurious hotels of the Gilded Age, the Pera Palace still evokes the opulent atmosphere of its heyday.
the pera palace hotel • istanbul • constantinople • turkey • rococo
One of the most luxurious hotels of the Gilded Age, the Pera Palace still evokes the opulent atmosphere of its heyday.
the pera palace hotel • istanbul • constantinople • turkey • rococo
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