The Romanov family rose to imperial power in Russia in the early 1600s, its rule passed down for more than 300 years until the compounding crises of World War I, political turmoil and public pushback ...

In the early twentieth century, Tsar Nicholas II’s leadership during war, political unrest, and economic crisis contributed ...

“What will happen to me and all of Russia? I’m not prepared to be a Czar, I never wanted to become one, I know nothing of the business of ruling. I don’t know how to carry out the duties.” (Nicholas ...

(Reuters) - Remains found last year belong to Tsar Nicholas II's only son and his daughter who were murdered 90 years ago by the Bolsheviks, Russian prosecutors confirmed on Wednesday. Here are some ...

Over a century ago, Nicholas II was the last Emperor of Russia. As the wealthiest man in the country, Nicholas II was afforded every luxury available, one being his very own train. Equipped with 10 ...

What’s so bad about having a mentally deficient ruler? Surely the ruler’s advisors can make wise decisions and tell him what to say? When I hear such reasoning, I think of Tsar Nicholas II, his sad ...

Former NATO commander Admiral James Stavridis predicted Saturday that Russian President Vladimir Putin will end up like Nicholas II, the last Tsar of Russia. Earlier this month, Russian media reported ...

Ice is forecast at Christie's London this winter. A collection of diamond-encrusted Fabergé collectibles, including one incredible rarity known as the Winter Egg, will go under the gavel at the ...