Queen Victoria

PEOPLE

Princess Helena was Queen Victoria's forgotten daughter—yet their relationship was even more twisted than people realize.

THINGS

Revenge is a dish best served cold, but over time, it has seen many forms. These are examples of history's greatest acts of vengeance.

THINGS

After accusing his wife of adultery and having her executed, King Herod had her body preserved in honey and continued to perform disturbing acts with it for years afterward.

EDITORIAL

When many people think of Victorians, they think of the stereotype of a society bound by a strict set of rules. We're here to uncover the truth.

PEOPLE

Dirty Bertie. Edward the Caresser. Edward VII had some seriously sordid nicknames—but he earned every single one with pride.

PEOPLE

Often called the "Grandmother of Europe," Queen Victoria has descendants sitting on the thrones of five of the world's approximately 28 surviving monarchies. Let's see what these royal descendants are up to. ​



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