DNA Testing Ends Romanov Mystery
The mystery of the murder on Russia’s last emperor and his family has finally been resolved due to DNA testing. The DNA analysis fragments of the bones of has proven that none of the children of Tsar...
View ArticleUnlucky 13 (Plus 100): The Coronation of the Last Russian Tsar
The last Tsar of Russia, His Imperial Majesty Nicholas II The Emperor and Autocrat of All the Russians, was official crowned in an elaborate coronation which took place 113 years ago this past Tuesday...
View ArticleNinety Years Ago: Murder of Tsar Nicholas II and his Family
On July 25, 1918 The White forces entered Yekaterinburg and immediately headed to free the Emperor but found the Ipatyev house (where the Imperial Family was kept) empty. Gripped with grim predictions,...
View ArticleOn August 12, 1904 Tsarevich Alexei was born
Exactly 105 years ago, in 1904, the only son of Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra was born. The Emperor wrote in his diary: “An unforgettable great day for us, during which we were clearly visited by...
View ArticleRemains of Last Russian Tsar Exhumed For Further Testing
The remains of Russian’s last tsar, Nicholas II, and his wife Alexandra have been exhumed by Russian authorities for further testing, which is hoped will confirm the identities of the remains found in...
View ArticleThe Tsarist Easter Eggs
Today is Easter Sunday, and if we were either Empress Alexandra or the Dowager Empress Maria of Russia back in the early 20th century, we would be receiving an elaborate jewelled Easter egg from our...
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