How Nobles Could Be Stripped Of Their Titles Many people wonder how it’s possible to become an aristocrat or to attain a noble title. Yet, there’s an aspect of being a member of the aristocracy that is rarely discussed – the fact that nobles can be...
Noble German Surnames & What They Mean Like many of their European neighbours, the nobility of Germany adopted the custom of using the name of their estate or region as their surname or integrating it into their given family name. This was often done using a...
The Monarchies That Didn’t Survive The Middle Ages The great monarchies of history are famous for their hereditary lines of kings, queens, emperors and rulers. Within the history of royalty, the lines of succession, the blue bloodlines and the family ties played...
The Difference Between a Plutocracy & Aristocracy Historically, the aristocracy has often been regarded as the realm of powerful nobles and the wealthy classes. So, it can be common to wonder exactly what official power the aristocracy hold within society, and...
The Grandest Dynasties Of Europe The Grandest Dynasties of Europe include some of history’s most infamous and legendary royal and noble families. A dynasty is classed as a line of reigning sovereigns, or a prominent family line in the realms of commerce or...
Rich & Famous Aristocrats from Renaissance Europe To be a member of the aristocracy must surely be one of the most fascinating of life paths. Not least are they blessed at birth with a rich and noble heritage, often with family histories that inspire esteem and...
