Queen Elizabeth I’s signature stark white makeup was born from a tragic beginning — to cover up her scars from a nearly fatal ...

At her death in 1603 Elizabeth left a country that was secure, and all the religious troubles had largely disappeared. England was now a first class power, and Elizabeth had created and moulded a ...

Queen Elizabeth I’s portraits are full of symbolism. Symbolism has always been an essential aspect of propaganda. As an ...

Queen Elizabeth's life changed forever on Dec. 10, 1936, when her uncle, King Edward VIII, abdicated when she was just 10 ...

Elizabeth I, Queen of England (1533 - 1603) During Elizabeth's reign, England saw a golden age of progress. “RIP”: Toni Breidinger & Racing Fans in Mourning as Lewis Hamilton in Tears Over ...

In 1553, Elizabeth's older half-sister Mary became queen. Mary was determined to re-establish Catholicism in England and viewed the Protestant Elizabeth as a direct threat. Elizabeth was briefly ...

“And the door opened and there was a woman, a cleaner there, with a trolley. She didn’t look up, she just went, ‘Budge up!’ ...

We’re all obsessed with Wolf Hall at the moment! The story, which follows King Henry VIII’s court from the perspective of his ...

Christmas in England looks a little different than in the US. From prize-filled crackers to pantomimes, some British ...

Many unsuccessful attempts were made by Parliament to persuade Elizabeth to marry or settle the succession. She found courtship a useful political weapon, and she maintained friendships with, among ...