Bonus! History Daily - Henry VIII's Jousting Accident & Elizabeth I's Death

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The Astors – America's "Royal" Families

The Astors... Chances are you’ve hear the name of this prominent and obscenely wealthy dynasty of gilded age America. You may have been to a hotel, library, subway station or town that bares their name; vaguely remember that one of them went down with the Titanic, or recall seein ...  Show more

Ahilyabai Holkar, Maharani of Indore, India

Ahilyabai was born a commoner but was chosen as the bride of a prince at the age of 8. When her Husband was killed in battle she was convinced not to commit sati by throwing herself on his funeral pyre. She instead became a warrior princess and studied statecraft. When her father ...  Show more

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