England's legendary playwright and poet died on April 23, 1616, at the age of 52. In 1849, Dr. Ludwig Becker found his death ...

Several notable historical figures are known to have death masks—a likeness of a person's face made after their death. ... She was beheaded on the orders of Elizabeth at the age of 44.

Queen Elizabeth I’s signature stark white makeup was born from a tragic beginning — to cover up her scars from a nearly fatal bout of smallpox — and potentially led to her death. Learn more ...

Trainee creates digital death mask of Mary, Queen of Scots Mary was beheaded in Fotheringhay Castle in Northamptonshire on 8 February 1587, for conspiring against her cousin Queen Elizabeth I.