# Queen Victoria
19 Unbelievable and Gruesome Facts about 19th Century Surgery
Dr Joseph Lister is widely credited with being the ‘father of modern surgery’. He famously called his profession “this bloody…
18 Facts that Prove the Victorians Weren’t as Prudish as People Thought
In the 19th century, intercourse was a dangerous business. For starters, venereal diseases were rife. The risk of catching syphilis…
The Eccentric Elisabeth of Bavaria Married Into the Infamous Hapsburg Family and Found Nothing But Tragedy
Empress Elisabeth of Austria was one of the most beautiful women in history and a powerful monarch. Her stunning beauty…
16 People in History Who Schemed and Plotted Their Way to the Top
We all know someone who has committed some act of treachery – betrayal, lying, seduction, maybe even nepotism – in…
Here’s the list of Queen Victoria’s Burial Request in her Final Moments
In an era of unbridled patriarchy, when women were advocating passionately for the right to vote, Queen Victoria was such…
16 Royals Who Suffered From Hereditary Mutations And Defects Caused By Inbreeding
Consanguinity, the act of marrying a biological relative, has been a mainstay of royal families for about as long as…
10 of the Most Famous Quotes Never Said or Misattributed
Some misquotes have become part of the American lexicon, known to be inaccurate but frequently repeated anyway. One example of…
10 Strange Dating Tips From the Victorian Era
Ah, the Victorian Age… You may have thought being named after—and presided over by—a strong female monarch like Queen Victoria…
How Queen Victoria Survived 8 Assassination Attempts
Queen Victoria gave her name to the entire era of British history and presided over a period in which Britain…
Today In History: Queen Victoria Is Nearly Assassinated (1882)
On this day, Queen Victoria was nearly assassinated after an aspiring poet named Roderick McLean tried to shoot her with…