Queen Victoria was one of the most famous women of the 19th century. Despite this, she didn’t like the idea of female rulers. Here’s what she had to say – and how her actions may have ...

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Historian Lucy Worsley offers a lively take on one of the most influential women of the 19th century. Skip to main content Skip to main menu Skip to search Skip to footer.

NPR's Linda Wertheimer talks to Julia Baird about her new book "Victoria the Queen." Baird says that contrary to how she is usually remembered, Queen Victoria was a lively and dedicated ruler.

A timeline of Queen Victoria's life: The Queen who restored the reputation of the British monarchy tarnished by the extravagance of her royal uncles.

Let's get into Wilson's resume first. She was: A native of New Orleans. A "scientific cook" since age 15. A world traveler who went to France to study for 5 years under a famous chef.

When women did wear bridal white, before Queen Victoria, the color was seen as an indicator of wealth—denoting that the bride’s family could afford to have the dress cleaned.

Protesters cheered as the statue of Queen Victoria, who ruled the U.K. from 1837 to 1901, tumbled to the ground and many kicked and danced around it. The statue and pedestal were covered in red ...