Left: Tsar Nicholas II, the last reigning Emperor of Russia, photographed in 1912. Centre: Detail from a mosaic of Marco Polo, displayed in Genoa's Palazzo Doria-Tursi. Right: Detail from a sculpted ...

In his newly released book, “The Last Tsar: the Abdication of Nicholas II and the End of the Romanovs” (Basic Books), author Tsuyoshi Hasegawa, an emeritus professor of history at UC Santa Barbara, ...

1913 In 1913, the Romanovs—led by Tsar Nicholas II and Tsarina Alexandra—celebrated the 300th anniversary of the House of Romanov.

Popular Nicholas. A trace of resentment was shown by the Grand Duke Alexander in speaking of his cousin the Grand Duke Nicholas: “Always he was very popular with the Army!

The Grand Duke Nicholas, so-called “strong man” of the former Russian imperial family, was commander-in-chief of the Russian armies (1914-15), and second cousin of assassinated Tsar Nicholas ...

Alexander Palace, Tsar Nicholas II’s favorite royal residence, has been lavishly restored and is now open to the public. By Norman Vanamee Published: Feb 09, 2022 4:01 PM EST ...

In his newly released book, “The Last Tsar: the Abdication of Nicholas II and the End of the Romanovs" (Basic Books), authorTsuyoshi Hasegawa, an emeritus professor of history at UC Santa Barbara, ...

W ha t’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 ...