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 ...

Elizabeth herself addressed her smallpox scars in 1586 while addressing parliament, saying, “We princes, I tell you, are set on stages in the sight and view of all the world fully observed.

The truth behind Queen Elizabeth’s white ‘clown face’ makeup. Almost 500 years ago Queen Elizabeth was struck down with a violent fever. What happened next would change the course of history.

In 'Mary Queen of Scots,' opening Dec. 7, Margot Robbie thoroughly disappears into the role of Queen Elizabeth I, complete with smallpox scars and a nose that gave her 'added strength.' Skip to ...

A portrait of Queen Elizabeth I circa 1588. Ann Ronan Pictures/Print Collector/Getty As for why Elizabeth sported such an unnatural appearance, it was a result of her coming down with smallpox in ...

The less glamorous, more human aspects of the Queen, like her smallpox scars and wispy chin hairs, are fully visible here, as Collishaw—who, to be fair, didn’t depict the black teeth she ...

Elizabeth herself addressed her smallpox scars in 1586 while addressing parliament, saying, “We princes, I tell you, are set on stages in the sight and view of all the world fully observed.

Elizabeth herself addressed her smallpox scars in 1586 while addressing parliament, saying, “We princes, I tell you, are set on stages in the sight and view of all the world fully observed.

More than just a statement beauty regime, the Virgin Queen’s signature makeup was born from sad beginnings — and possibly led to a tragic ending The Dark Story Behind Queen Elizabeth I’s ...