Colorist, professor, and historian of the Romanov dynasty Olga Shirnina is bringing photos from the Romanov costume ball of ...
This story examines how Tsar Nicholas II turned a fragile empire into a state heading for revolution, collapse, and eventually civil war. His refusal to share power, his mishandling of unrest, and his ...
Quote of the Day: Nicholas II, Russia's last emperor, saw his rule end amid unrest. His reign concluded with the fall of the ...
IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Obverse Image: Portrait of Nicholas ...
More Russian than this it does not get: Tsar Nicholas II had renowned Fabergé designer Alma Pihl craft the egg for his mother, the Dowager Empress, as an Easter present in 1913. Here, the backstory.
For there shall arise false christs and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders, so as to deceive (if possible ...
IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Obverse Image: Nicholas II facing ...