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The Reformation’s First Myth
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The Reformation’s First Myth
Halloween 1517, Martin Luther nailed a document on a church door. Or did he?
The Czar's Abdication
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The Czar's Abdication
Following the revolution, Nicholas II is forced to abdicate.
When Henry Met Anne
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When Henry Met Anne
Thirteen years into his marriage with Catherine of Aragon, Henry VIII meets Anne Boleyn.
The Execution of the Romanovs
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The Execution of the Romanovs
The Romanov family, Nicholas, Alexandra and their children, are brought to their prison.
Queen Elizabeth I's Encounter with the Count of Feria
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Queen Elizabeth I's Encounter with the Count of Feria
In 1558 King Philip of Spain sends an ambassador to woo young Queen Elizabeth.
Queen Elizabeth I's Speech at Tilbury
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Queen Elizabeth I's Speech at Tilbury
Lucy takes us to Tilbury where Queen Elizabeth delivered her most famous speech to troops.
A Royal Makeover
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A Royal Makeover
We see Lucy as Queen Elizabeth I on her victory procession through the streets of London.
“Let Them Eat Cake”
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“Let Them Eat Cake”
Did Marie Antoinette ever say “Let them eat cake”?
Escape from Paris
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Escape from Paris
During the revolution the royal family make a desperate attempt to flee Paris.
"Do Not Make Me Suffer"
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"Do Not Make Me Suffer"
After a show trial, Queen Marie Antoinette was executed.
The Bear Pit
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The Bear Pit
Lucy describes Queen Anne’s first speech to parliament in 1702.
"The Dirty Chambermaid"
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"The Dirty Chambermaid"
Queen Anne now has a new favorite, Abigail Masham.
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