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This Fabergé Egg was Tsar Nicholas's Gift to his Wife

As one would expect, his wife to be Maria Feodorovna loved the gift, so much so that Tsar decided to turn this into a yearly tradition, which was taken quite seriously by the royal family in the following years.

The Dark and Fascinating History of the Romanov Family

The Great Reformer Peter the Great Like many other tsars, Peter the Great was not born the heir to the throne. He was born to the tsar’s second wife, and thus, had two half-brothers in front of him in the line of succession.

These Funny Photos Show Victorian Era in a Different Light!

source They did the same things we do, differently. source This is Tsar Nicholas II and his buddies, no doubt before his forced abdication. source Big families always know how to have a laugh. source Dancing the night away. source Frolicking at the beach. source Nurses had terrific camaraderie. source

Discover the Amazing History & Design of Fabergé Eggs

Source The First Chicken “The Chicken” was the first egg Fabergé created, as a gift given by Tsar Alexander III as a gift to his wife, Empress Maria Feodorovna, for Easter in 1885. The egg is made of gold and coated in enamel, which resembles eggshell.

20 Fascinating and Beautiful Moments Caught on Camera

Tsar Nicholas II taking what is probably one of history's first mirror selfies in 1900. 17. Mount Etna's eruption lighting up the sky in Sicily, 2021 18. Yves Adams, a Belgian photographer, managed to take a picture of a rare yellow penguin. 19. Adobe sculptures of Incan gods in Cusco, Peru 20. 

Kolomenskoye - A Palace Restored!

It was here that Tsar Alexis Mikhailovich built an elaborate wooden palace in the second half of the 17th century. Unfortunately, in 1768, queen Katherine the great refused to live in it, and had it destroyed and built a new, only to be destroyed again in 1872.

These Paintings Transport You to the Mountains

Nicholas Roerich was a well-known Russian figure celebrated for his paintings and written works all over the world. Roerich was even admired by the likes of Einstein, Gandhi, and Franklin D. Roosevelt for his creative genius. Born in St.

These 10 Invaluable World Treasures Were Never Recovered

Faberge created at least 50 such priceless art objects for the Russian Imperial family as a yearly Easter present for the Empress Maria Feodorovna and the Empress Alexandra Feodorovna from the Tsars Alexander III and Nicholas II from 1885 to 1916.

13 Unusual Facts You Didn’t Know You Needed to Learn Today

While visiting Otsu, Japan, future Tsar Nicholas II was attacked by a policeman with a sword. His cousin Prince George of Greece saved his life by parrying the blow with his walking stick, preventing a major diplomatic crisis. 8.

14 Cool and Interesting Things From Around the World

From the Russian Tsar tank to what a hurricane looks like from above, these intriguing photographs provide a new perspective on our world. Take a look. Related: 15 Cool and Unexpected Things Found by Complete Accident 1. 

A World Wonder: The Magical Monasteries of Meteora!

Nicholas Anapafsas. Upper right: Great Meteroa Monastery. Only 6 monasteries are still without damage, of those, only one - the Holy Monastery of St. Stephen is inhabited. Nuns reside there today. Meteora Monastery of the Holy Trinity, 'Agia Triada'.

A Rarely Seen View of Major Cities, From an Unexpected Angle

The church marks the spot where the reformist Tsar Alexander II was assassinated by a bomb-rolling revolutionary. The Hermitage Pavilion wreathed in dawn mist. The little "whipped cream" pavilion was an example of the decadence which would eventually topple the Tsarist autocracy.

Take a Look At These Rare, Recently-Unearthed Vintage Pics

Anti-Bolshevik volunteer army, 1918 Russia’s imperial system collapsed during the Bolshevik Revolution when Tsar Nicholas III was overthrown and the Soviets seized power in October 1917. The result was that large numbers of soldiers took up arms both in favor of and against the Red Army.

Hidden Russia: 14 of Its Most Beautiful Towns!

As a lesson from its destruction, the Russians built it again in 1352, this time from stone - the town itself was established only 350 years after the restoration of the fortress by Tsar Peter the Great. 5. Rostov In Russian, the term "Kremlin" describes a large central fortress.

These Touching Words Remind You that Things Do Get Better

Here's a poem by Morgan Harper Nicholas, a favorite of mine. I follow its words in moments where life gets the best of me. The presentation is accompanied by music - We recommend you turn on your speakers.

The Stunning Winners of the Ocean Art Photography Contest

Image Source: George Kuo - Lei Kao / Ocean Art [related_articles] 2nd Place, Reefscapes Category - Nicholas More, "Mangrove Soft Coral" Image Source: Nicholas More / Ocean Art 4th Place, Novice Wide Angle Category - Jake Wilton, "Beauty Spots" Image Source: Jake Wilton / Ocean Art Related Artice: London

What Russia Used to Look More Than 100 Years Ago

The photographs you are about to see are the work of Sergey Prokudin-Gorskii (1863–1944), who was funded by Czar Nicholas II to travel the span of the empire, photographing it in full color.