The Italian Aristocracy of the Renaissance The Italy that we know today is a unified country, a world-renowned nation that includes many famous cities and regions, such as Rome, Florence, Genoa, Milan and Tuscany, Sicily and Sardinia. While these places are an...
Legends of Spanish Royalty Spain and its surrounding territories are rich with history and legend. From the famous tales of how the city of Barcelona was named after the ships of Hercules, to the much-loved stories of San Jorge rescuing his princess from the fearsome...
Lavish Lifestyles of the French Aristocracy La noblesse – the legendary nobility of France – conjures up the epitome of lavish aristocratic lifestyles. The heyday of the infamous court of 17th century Versailles is perhaps the ultimate example of the...
The Grand Homes of German Royalty While the life stories and legends of royalty through the ages may have filled the history books, there’s another legacy of royal life that has long fascinated people from all walks of life and continues to captivate millions...
Aristocratic Lifestyles of Colonial India India has always been a nation of contrasts. Throughout history, there has been a spectrum of social orders and hierarchies, ranging from the stupendous wealth of the Maharajas, Nizams and Nawabs to the everyday peasant...
Notable Noblewomen of Medieval Times The Middle Ages were a period of great historic interest, with dramatic upheavals and transformations across the entire spectrum of civilised life, including politics, culture, agriculture, social orders and all aspects of daily...
