Queen Elizabeth II of The United Kingdom & Commonwealth

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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

Lucrezia Borgia - The Pope’s Poison Princess?

For 500 years Lucrezia Borgia has been the focus of operas, novels, movies, and televisions shows. She was one of the inspirations for Cersei Lannister in Game of Thrones. Nearly all of these works further her reputation as a femme fatale and one of the most evil women in history ...  Show more

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