Articles related to "Tsar 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
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
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
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
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 Children of Grand Duke Louis IV of Hesse
Grand Duke Louise IV of Hesse and by Rhine and Princess Alice of Great Britain, Queen Victoria's daughter, had seven children, including Tsarina Alexandra of Russia.
grand duke louis iv of hesse and by rhine • princess alice of great britain • queen victoria • tsarina alexandra of russia • princess victoria of hesse and by rhine
Grand Duke Louise IV of Hesse and by Rhine and Princess Alice of Great Britain, Queen Victoria's daughter, had seven children, including Tsarina Alexandra of Russia.
grand duke louis iv of hesse and by rhine • princess alice of great britain • queen victoria • tsarina alexandra of russia • princess victoria of hesse and by rhine
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Children of Prince Alfred of Edinburgh
Prince Alfred of Edinburgh, Queen Victoria's son, and Grand Duchess Marie of Russia had five children, including the future Queen Marie of Romania.
prince alfred of edinburgh • grand duchess marie of russia • great britain • queen victoria • queen marie of romania
Prince Alfred of Edinburgh, Queen Victoria's son, and Grand Duchess Marie of Russia had five children, including the future Queen Marie of Romania.
prince alfred of edinburgh • grand duchess marie of russia • great britain • queen victoria • queen marie of romania
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
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 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
Excuses to Party in July
July 14th is the day the people of France celebrate the storming of the Bastille so that's a good reason to host a French themed party. But there are other excuses too.
circus party • party ideas • barnum birthday • feast of st edith • feast of st swithin
July 14th is the day the people of France celebrate the storming of the Bastille so that's a good reason to host a French themed party. But there are other excuses too.
circus party • party ideas • barnum birthday • feast of st edith • feast of st swithin
The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk 1918
In the middle of fighting the First World War, Russia also experienced one of the most significant revolutions of modern times and was soon plunged into civil war
treaty of brest-litovsk • first world war • lenin • bolshevism • russia civil war
In the middle of fighting the First World War, Russia also experienced one of the most significant revolutions of modern times and was soon plunged into civil war
treaty of brest-litovsk • first world war • lenin • bolshevism • russia civil war
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
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
Alliances and Mobilization in 1914 Europe
Entangling alliances in 1914 ensured that any provocation would set into motion the intricate military mobilization schedules dragging the Great Powers into World War.
alliances in world war one • mobilization and world war one • reinsurance treaty of 1887 • who started world war one • the russian steamroller in wwi
Entangling alliances in 1914 ensured that any provocation would set into motion the intricate military mobilization schedules dragging the Great Powers into World War.
alliances in world war one • mobilization and world war one • reinsurance treaty of 1887 • who started world war one • the russian steamroller in wwi
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
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
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
Queen Victoria's Crowned Descendants
Queen Victoria's descendants have sat on the thrones of ten countries, and still rule Great Britain, Sweden, Norway, Spain, and Denmark.
queen victoria's descendants • monarchy • great britain • germany • king
Queen Victoria's descendants have sat on the thrones of ten countries, and still rule Great Britain, Sweden, Norway, Spain, and Denmark.
queen victoria's descendants • monarchy • great britain • germany • king
Recipes Using Watercress and Smoked Salmon
Hosting a dinner party and stuck for different ideas for the first course? Why not try these tasty recipes for watercress soup and smoked salmon and dill blinis.
watercress recipe • appetiser recipes • cooking blini • cold soup recipe • using watercress
Hosting a dinner party and stuck for different ideas for the first course? Why not try these tasty recipes for watercress soup and smoked salmon and dill blinis.
watercress recipe • appetiser recipes • cooking blini • cold soup recipe • using watercress
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 Early Geneva Conventions
By the early 20th century attempts were being made to make conflict among nations more humane.
prisoners of war • geneva conventions • lawful combatant • pows • hauge conventions
By the early 20th century attempts were being made to make conflict among nations more humane.
prisoners of war • geneva conventions • lawful combatant • pows • hauge conventions
The Identity of the Last Tsar of Russia
Nicholas II's abdicating in favor of his brother Michael instead of his son Alexei may have been illegal.
tsar • russia • tsarevich • grand duke • romanov
Nicholas II's abdicating in favor of his brother Michael instead of his son Alexei may have been illegal.
tsar • russia • tsarevich • grand duke • romanov
The Madsen Machinegun
Designed in 1896 in Denmark, the Madsen Light Machinegun has served dozens of countries in more than a hundred years of warfare from 1904 to the present day
madsen light machinegun • captain w. o. madsen • danish naval marines • madsen russian • chilean madsen
Designed in 1896 in Denmark, the Madsen Light Machinegun has served dozens of countries in more than a hundred years of warfare from 1904 to the present day
madsen light machinegun • captain w. o. madsen • danish naval marines • madsen russian • chilean madsen
The Whispering Gallery
Hesketh Pearson's The Whispering Gallery caused literary controversy in 1926, resulting in a court case, when it was revealed as a hoax
literary hoax • the whispering gallery • hesketh pearson • daily mail • lord northcliffe
Hesketh Pearson's The Whispering Gallery caused literary controversy in 1926, resulting in a court case, when it was revealed as a hoax
literary hoax • the whispering gallery • hesketh pearson • daily mail • lord northcliffe
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
Vintage Perfume - Chanel's Cuir de Russie
This perfume was created at a pivotal time in French and Russian culture.
history of cuir de russie by chanel • chanel vintage perfume • chanel les exclusifs • chanel and ernest beaux • ernest beaux cuir de russie
This perfume was created at a pivotal time in French and Russian culture.
history of cuir de russie by chanel • chanel vintage perfume • chanel les exclusifs • chanel and ernest beaux • ernest beaux cuir de russie
Wilhelm II's Role in the Coming of World War One
The long term causes of World War I begin with the Franco-Prussian War and end with a vastly different system of alliances created by the blunders of the German Kaiser.
kaiser wilhelm's role in world war one • bismarck's isolation of france • bismarck and the german empire • franco-prussian war leads to world war one • causes of world war one
The long term causes of World War I begin with the Franco-Prussian War and end with a vastly different system of alliances created by the blunders of the German Kaiser.
kaiser wilhelm's role in world war one • bismarck's isolation of france • bismarck and the german empire • franco-prussian war leads to world war one • causes of world war one
Battleship Imp Aleksander III
The battleship, built by the last Tsar of russia and named for his father, served in two wars under at least five flags.
his majesty's russian battleship • the imperator aleksander iii • emperor alexander iii • russud yard • nikolayev yard
The battleship, built by the last Tsar of russia and named for his father, served in two wars under at least five flags.
his majesty's russian battleship • the imperator aleksander iii • emperor alexander iii • russud yard • nikolayev yard
Military History of Liechtenstein
The landlocked 'postage stamp' country in central Europe has faced war and recently had to fend off one of its neighbors who invaded in the night.
the military history of liechtenstein • castle ruined in sieges • principality of liechtenstein • prince hans-adam ii • napoleonic wars
The landlocked 'postage stamp' country in central Europe has faced war and recently had to fend off one of its neighbors who invaded in the night.
the military history of liechtenstein • castle ruined in sieges • principality of liechtenstein • prince hans-adam ii • napoleonic wars
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
The Children of King Edward VII of Great Britain
King Edward VII of Great Britain and his wife Queen Alexandra had six children, including King George V and Queen Maud of Norway.
king edward vii • queen alexandra • greart britain • king george v • prince albert victor
King Edward VII of Great Britain and his wife Queen Alexandra had six children, including King George V and Queen Maud of Norway.
king edward vii • queen alexandra • greart britain • king george v • prince albert victor
The Russian Imperial Guard in 1917
The weakened Imperial Guard, suffering from its World War One losses, fought against its Tsar in March and then refused to stand by the new democratic government as well.
guards russian revolution • last at winter palace • kerensky • kornilov • kappel
The weakened Imperial Guard, suffering from its World War One losses, fought against its Tsar in March and then refused to stand by the new democratic government as well.
guards russian revolution • last at winter palace • kerensky • kornilov • kappel
Zhemchug Vs the Emden 1914
The cruisers Emden of the German Navy and Zhemchug of the Russian Navy were matched on paper but not in actuality.
zhemchug • german cruiser emden • german pacific squadron • penang • captain baron cherkassov
The cruisers Emden of the German Navy and Zhemchug of the Russian Navy were matched on paper but not in actuality.
zhemchug • german cruiser emden • german pacific squadron • penang • captain baron cherkassov
A Potted Biography of Constantin Stanislavski
A brief summary of the life of the Russian actor and director who formulated the actor training 'system' at the heart of most modern western theatre and cinema.
stanislavsky • constantin • konstantin • actor training • acting
A brief summary of the life of the Russian actor and director who formulated the actor training 'system' at the heart of most modern western theatre and cinema.
stanislavsky • constantin • konstantin • actor training • acting
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
World War One and Military Mobilization
In July 1914 Russian and Austrian orders for a general mobilization started the process that took millions of men to the battlefield in a prolonged and bloody war.
world war i and mobilization • von schlieffen plan • effects of mobilization in world war i • mobilization as a cause of world war one • causes of the first world war
In July 1914 Russian and Austrian orders for a general mobilization started the process that took millions of men to the battlefield in a prolonged and bloody war.
world war i and mobilization • von schlieffen plan • effects of mobilization in world war i • mobilization as a cause of world war one • causes of the first world war
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
Anastasia: A Century's Mystery
Unarguably, one of the most famous names and people of the century -- Anastasia. Who hasn't heard of the controversy? But precious few know the boisterous and delightful person beyond the facts of her death.
romanov • nicholas • alexandra • ii • alix
Unarguably, one of the most famous names and people of the century -- Anastasia. Who hasn't heard of the controversy? But precious few know the boisterous and delightful person beyond the facts of her death.
romanov • nicholas • alexandra • ii • alix
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