Maria Theresa was one of the most influential rulers of the Habsburg monarchy. During her reign from 1740 to 1780, she implemented many administrative, economic, and military reforms that aided in ...
Presiding over empires, pushing aside male rivals, demolishing expectations of their gender – meet some of the women who wielded immense power throughout history. Between 1861 and 1908, Empress ...
Trixie Mattel, undeniably one of history’s most renowned drag queens, embodies a classic rags-to-riches narrative. Following her triumph in season three of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race,’ Trixie ...
Bianca Del Rio soared to fame as a drag queen, clinching victory in Drag Race season six. Beyond her triumph, she embarked on a global tour with a one-woman stand-up show, earning recognition as ...
Four queens, four famous names in Prussian history: Luise, Augusta, \"Vicky\" and Auguste Viktoria. Who were they? Glamorous, rebellious, virtuous, conservative or even scheming? In a panorama ...
When it comes to African kingdoms, initial thoughts often go towards ancient Egypt. From the pyramids to the pharaohs, it’s easy to see why one of the most advanced civilisations in ancient history ...
Kwame Nkrumah, Patrice Lumumba, Wangari Maathai, Steve Biko, Nelson Mandela, and Jomo Kenyatta are six of the most influential Africans. The most influential Africans in history are admired for ...