Catherine the Great and Peter III of Russia are doing all they can to make it work before they call it quits. “Annoying answer,” Catherine retorts. “Agreed,” says Peter. Season 3 also ...

In real life, Peter III's death was shrouded in mystery and conspiracy. In 1762, a coup led by the real Catherine the Great forced the unpopular emperor to abdicate the throne.

The siege of Constantinople begins during the fourth crusade. 1585: English secret service discovers Anthony Babington’s murder plot again ...

In 1203, during the fourth Crusade, the Siege of Constantinople began as Roman Catholic Crusaders aboard a Venetian fleet attacked the city. In 1762, Catherine II became Tsarina of Russia following ...