Sam Kelly explains how Queen Victoria became a huge fan of drugs—and how she brought China to its knees because of it.

They met at breakfast. On the third morning of her Golden Jubilee celebrations in June 1887, a tired Queen Victoria was greeted by a tall, bearded young man in a scarlet tunic and white turban ...

QUEEN VICTORIA AS AN ARCHER. Share full article July 4, 1887 The New York Times Archives See the article in its original context from July 4, 1887, Page 3 Buy Reprints View on timesmachine ...

But Marie Downing was Cinderella in reverse — leaving the opulence of Queen Victoria’s court in 1887 to become a modest farmer’s wife in rural America.

Victoria and Abdul: The Friendship that Scandalized England Near the end of her reign, Queen Victoria developed a friendship with an Indian servant, elevating him to trusted advisor and ...

The Christmas tree became popular thanks to an 1848 etching of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert decorating an evergreen tree with candles and ornaments.

A timeline of Queen Victoria's life: The Queen who restored the reputation of the British monarchy tarnished by the extravagance of her royal uncles.

Tomorrow, Queen Elizabeth will become the longest-reigning British monarch, surpassing her great-great grandmother Queen Victoria. In honor of the event, here are eight things you might not know ...

The lost diary of Queen Victoria's final companion Abdul Karim’s writings, hidden by his family until now, throw new light on a close and controversial relationship, says Ben Leach.

Once a favored holiday destination for Queen Victoria, and reputedly described in one of the greatest works of Italian literature, the Villa Palmieri is steeped in history and could now be yours ...

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Once a favored holiday destination for Queen Victoria, and reputedly described in one of the greatest works of Italian literature, the Villa Palmieri is steeped in history and could now be yours ...